Override Local Changes with Remote Git Repository - Git Pull

When working with Git, it's common to encounter situations where you have made changes to your local repository that conflict with the changes made in the remote repository. In these cases, you may need to override your local changes with the remote repository. This can be accomplished using the git pull command.

What is Git Pull?

Git pull is a command used to update your local repository with changes from a remote repository. It combines the git fetch command, which retrieves the changes from the remote repository, with the git merge command, which applies the changes to your local repository.

How to Override Local Changes with Git Pull

To override local changes with Git Pull, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal or command prompt and navigate to your local Git repository.
2. Use the command git status to check the status of your local repository and ensure there are no uncommitted changes.
3. Run the command git pull to retrieve the changes from the remote repository and apply them to your local repository.
4. If Git detects conflicts between your local changes and the changes from the remote repository, it will prompt you to resolve these conflicts manually.
5. Once the changes are merged, use the command git status again to ensure that your local repository is up to date with the remote repository.

By using the git pull command, you can easily override local changes with changes from the remote repository. This is a useful tool for keeping your local repository in sync with the remote repository and ensuring that all team members are working with the same code.