Don’t break your Git history by renaming files manually! 🚀 In this tutorial, **Beshilo Coding Academy** explains how to use the `git mv` command to rename and move files while keeping your version control history intact.
We walk through real-world examples, like changing a `register.js` file to `login.js`, and how to handle file extensions (like `.py` to `.css`) directly from the terminal. This is a crucial skill for maintaining a clean and professional repository.
**What You’ll Master:**
✅ **The `git mv` Command:** Why you should use it instead of your computer’s standard rename.
✅ **File Renaming:** Step-by-step guide to changing file names without losing track of changes.
✅ **Directory Management:** Moving files between folders while staying under Git control.
✅ **Verification:** Using `ls` to confirm name changes and checking the status of your “tracked” files.
✅ **Pushing Updates:** Committing and pushing your renamed files to GitHub.
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### **⏱️ CHAPTERS (Exact Timestamps)**
00:00 – Why Manual Renaming Breaks Git Tracking
00:15 – Committing Existing Files Before Renaming
00:30 – Using the `git mv` Command to Rename Files
00:50 – Verifying Changes: `ls` vs. Original File Names
01:03 – Practical Example: Renaming Extensions (.py to .css)
01:25 – Moving Files into Folders via Terminal
01:52 – Finalizing Changes: Staging, Committing & Pushing
02:18 – Troubleshooting: Ensuring Your Files are Properly Tracked
02:35 – Summary: Best Practices for File Management in Git
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### **Resources & Links**
🔗 Git Documentation (git mv): https://git-scm.com/docs/git-mv
🔗 Download Git Bash: https://git-scm.com/downloads
**Master the Rest of the Workflow:**
📺 [Daily Git Workflow: How to Update Files & Push Changes](https://studio.youtube.com/video/Yn6mb0TK4_w)
📺 [Git & GitHub Full Course for Beginners | Zero to Hero](https://studio.youtube.com/video/T_Js1IIOhUs)
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### **About Beshilo Coding Academy**
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