Git Move

The git mv command is used to move or rename files within a Git repository. It’s a more convenient way to move or rename files compared to manually deleting and adding files. This command also helps in tracking the history of file movements and naming alterations.

Syntax

git mv <old-file-path> <new-file-path>

Use Cases

1. Moving a File

To move a file from one location to another, use the git mv command like this:

git mv source_filepath destination_filepath

This will move the file.txt from the source directory to the destination directory.

2. Renaming a File

To rename a file, simply use the git mv command with the old and new file names:

git mv old-name.txt new-name.txt

This renames old-name.txt to new-name.txt.

1. It is essential to commit the changes after using git mv to ensure that the file moves and renames are properly tracked in the Git history.

2. Renaming or moving files with git mv preserves the file’s history and is especially useful in collaborative development to maintain a clear and organized project structure.

3. The git mv command can also be used with wildcards or regular expressions to move or rename multiple files simultaneously.