Push: Sending your local commits to the shared remote repository so others can see them.
Example
You push your branch to GitHub before opening a Pull Request.
Why Push matters for IT interns
Work that isn’t pushed exists only on your laptop. Push regularly so it is backed up and visible.
Where you will hear it
You will use this term almost daily when working on code with a team, through Git, GitHub, or a similar tool. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
Related terms
- Merge Conflict: When Git can’t combine two changes automatically because both edited the same lines, so a person has to…
- Pull: Bringing the latest changes from the shared remote repository into your local copy.
- Pull Request (PR): A Pull Request is a request to merge your code changes from one branch into another branch, usually after…
- README: A text file at the top of a repository that explains what the project is, how to set it up and how to use it.
- Repository: A project folder tracked by Git, containing the code and its complete change history.
- Version Control: Any system that tracks changes to files over time, so you can see who changed what, go back to older versions…
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Frequently asked questions
What is Push?
Sending your local commits to the shared remote repository so others can see them.
What is an example of Push?
You push your branch to GitHub before opening a Pull Request.
Why does Push matter for IT interns?
Work that isn’t pushed exists only on your laptop. Push regularly so it is backed up and visible.
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Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.