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git-switch:tldr:d8266

git-switch: Switch to a branch and update all submodules to match.
$ git switch --recurse-submodules ${branch_name}
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The command git switch --recurse-submodules ${branch_name} is a Git command that allows you to switch to a different branch while also updating the submodules in your repository.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • git switch: This is the primary command used to switch between branches or restore working tree files. It is similar to git checkout.

  • --recurse-submodules: This flag tells Git to also update the submodules when switching to the new branch. Submodules are separate Git repositories embedded within your main repository.

  • ${branch_name}: This is a placeholder for the name of the branch you want to switch to. You need to replace ${branch_name} with the actual name of the branch you want to switch to.

So, when you execute this command, Git will switch to the branch specified by ${branch_name} and also update the submodules within your repository according to the configurations defined in the new branch.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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