What is git remote fetch and how do I use it?

What is git remote fetch and how do I use it?

git remote fetch is a command that downloads objects and refs from another repository. It updates your local copy of the remote branches without merging them into your current branch.

Can you explain the difference between fetch and pull?

Sure! git fetch retrieves updates from the remote repository but doesn't merge them. git pull does both: it fetches and then merges the changes into your current branch.

When should I use fetch instead of pull?

Use git fetch when you want to see what changes are available in the remote repository without affecting your current work. It's safer for reviewing changes before merging.

How can I see the fetched changes?

After fetching, you can use git log or git diff to review the changes. You can also check the remote branches with git branch -r.

Is there a way to fetch from multiple remotes?

Yes, you can specify the remote name with git fetch <remote-name>. To fetch from all remotes, just use git fetch without specifying a remote.