The `git pull` command syncs remote commits back down to the local repository.

In our case, everything is up to date, so let's add a file remotely to demonstrate the process.

## Adding a File via the GitHub Interface

GitHub provides a web interface to add files to a repository. Let's use it to add a file named `git-push.txt` with the heading "Git Push". When finished, commit the changes with the message "Add push note".

Now, on our remote repository, we have a commit that doesn't exist in our local repository. In this case, the commit starts with `da385e3`.

![commit screenshot](https://res.cloudinary.com/epic-web/image/upload/v1709681018/tutorials/git-foundations/Screenshot_2024-03-05_at_5.22.12_PM.png)

## Running `git pull` Locally

Back in the terminal, running `git pull` shows that the new file has been added, along with the new commit.

```tsx
From github.com:username/my-git-notes
   da385e3..f3b3b3e  main     -> origin/main
Updating da385e3..f3b3b3e
Fast-forward
 git-push.txt | 1 +
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+)
 create mode 100644 git-push.txt
```

Running `git log` will show that the new commit is present and that `HEAD`, `main`, and `origin/main` are all in sync.

Learn the importance of syncing your remote commits to your local repository using Git and how to do it by running the git pull command.

Syncing Remote Commits to Local Repository

[00:00] Git pull is how we sync remote commits back down to our local repository. Right now everything is up to date so let's add a file remotely. Create file, name this git push.txt and give it the heading git push.

[00:16] That's enough for our purposes so hit commit changes and change this to add push note. Finally commit. Now on our remote repository we have a commit that doesn't exist in our local repository. The commit that starts with da385e3. Let's run git pull again and see what happens.

[00:35] Here we see the output for that command that resulted in adding this one file with the new commit. Now when we run git log locally we see that new commit and that head, main, and origin main are all in sync.

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## What to expect:

**Foundation Building:** Lay the groundwork for Git control with essential concepts and techniques, from repositories and branches to commits and merges.

**Command Chronicles:** Explore vital Git commands such as `git help` and `git pull` to equip yourself with the skills and confidence needed to navigate Git effectively.


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Intro to Git Fundamentals

Improve your daily Git usage by learning essential help commands, including tutorials and subcommand instructions for a smoother workflow.

Git Help Options

Learn how to use the git init command to create and initialize new git repositories, and explore the hidden .git directory.

Creating a Git Repository with `git init`

Learn how to use git status command to view repository information, track and commit changes, and understand the importance of the .git directory.

Git Status and the Hidden .git Directory

Learn the basics of working with Git like tracking files, understanding the status, and staging changes for commit.

Git Tracking and Staging Files

Learn how to manage the staging area before creating a commit by utilizing the git reset command to exclude files and changes.

Using `git reset` to Refine Your Staging Area

Learn how to configure Git with your user information so it shows up in your commits.

Setting Up Git Configuration for Commits

Learn how to manage your code with git by committing changes, staging files, and checking the status of your working tree.

Understanding Git Commit, Add, and Status

Discover how to inspect and navigate through git commit history using `git show` and various arguments, such as commit SHA and aliases.

Inspecting Commit History with `git show`

Learn how to efficiently add, reset, and amend git commit messages with a step-by-step exercise on staging and committing changes.

Interactive Git Staging

Learn how to customize the git log output to display concise and relevant commit information. We'll be using different flags and config settings to achieve the perfect git commit overview.

Optimizing Git Log Output for Better Workflow

Learn how to synchronize local and remote repositories on GitHub, along with understanding the usage of git remote, git branch, and git push commands for seamless collaboration.

Syncing Local and Remote Git Repositories with GitHub

Learn how to use Git push to sync your local commits to a remote repository, ensuring your code stays up-to-date across platforms.

Syncing Local Commits with Remote Repository

Learn about the two underlying commands of Git Pull, Git Fetch and Git Merge, and how they are used to update your local and remote branches.

Keeping Branches Updated

Learn how to create, switch, and merge branches in Git, and see how to sync them with your remote repository in GitHub for effective collaboration.

Branch Management and Syncing with Git and GitHub

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