git-symbolic-ref:tldr:71194

The command "git symbolic-ref refs/${name}" is used in Git to create, update, or examine symbolic references.

In Git, a symbolic reference is a pointer to another branch or commit, rather than directly referencing a specific commit. It allows you to give a human-readable reference to a specific branch or commit, which can be helpful for easily switching between branches or tracking different versions.

Let's break down the command:

• "git symbolic-ref" is the Git command used to create, update, or examine symbolic references.
• "refs/${name}" is the path of the symbolic reference being created or examined. In this command, ${name} is a placeholder for the name of the symbolic reference. For example, if ${name} is set to "foo", the path would be "refs/foo". The "refs/" prefix is used to store the symbolic reference in the "refs" directory, which is where Git keeps all references to branches, tags, and other objects.

By running this command, you can create a new symbolic reference at the specified path, update an existing symbolic reference, or examine the current value of the symbolic reference. The exact behavior of the command depends on how it is used and what arguments are provided.