Git - Rename

Renaming files in Git is an important part of managing your project's structure and organization. The git mv command is used to rename or move files and directories within a Git repository efficiently.

We'll discuss both approaches.

1. Using GitHub (Same applies to GitHub Desktop)
2. Using the Command Line (terminal/ Power Shell)

Way 1: Rename using GitHub 

Step 1: Open GitHub.

Step 2: Open the repository to rename any file in that repository.

Step 3: Open the file which we want to rename.

Step 4: Click the edit button and rename the file.

Step 5: After renaming the file, commit the changes.

Step 6: A file with the new name will be saved.

Way 2: Renaming using the Command Line

Step 1: Open Git Bash.

Step 2: Open the repository.

Step 3: Rename the file using the command:

git mv old_filename new_filename

Step 4: Use the "git status" command to check the changes.

Step 5: Commit the renamed file.

git commit -m "Renamed_file"

Step 6: Push the changes using "git push origin branch_name"

It is as shown in below pictorial aid.

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Which command is used to rename a file in Git using the terminal?

• A

  git rename old new
  

• B

  git mv old_filename new_filename

• C

  git change old new

• D

  git move file

Explanation:

git mv old_filename new_filename is the official Git command used for renaming or moving files/directories.

After renaming a file using git mv, what should be done next to finalize the change?

• A

  Run git reset
  

• B

  Edit .gitignore

• C

  Commit the changes

• D

  Use git clone

Explanation:

Renaming counts as a change, so it must be committed using git commit to reflect in the repository.

Which GitHub interface step is required when renaming through GitHub website?

• A

  Cloning the repository first
  

• B

  Clicking the edit button on the file

• C

  Running git add command

• D

  Pushing changes from terminal only

Explanation:

On GitHub, you open the file → click Edit → rename → commit changes.

Which command can be used to verify file rename status after using git mv?

• A

  git log
  

• B

  git status

• C

  git branch
  

• D

  git clean

Explanation:

git status displays pending changes including renamed/moved files before committing.

What is the final step after committing the renamed file if you want the changes reflected on remote GitHub?

• A

  git push origin branch_name
  

• B

  git pull

• C

  git checkout

• D

  git fetch

Explanation:

To update the remote repository, you must push the commit using
git push origin branch_name.

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