Tag: Git

When working with Git, you may encounter an error preventing you from switching branches or performing other operations. A common issue is the following: This typically happens when another Git process is running or if a previous operation was interrupted, leaving a stale index.lock file. How to Fix the ‘index.lock’ Error 1. Check for Running

Renaming Git branches can be necessary when adhering to naming conventions or correcting errors. This guide will walk you through the process of renaming a branch locally and remotely. Scenario: You accidentally pushed a branch named old-branch-name to the remote repository but realize it should follow the convention feature/new-branch-name. Steps to Rename the Branch 1.