Simplify Your Git Workflow with Aliases in Git Bash on Windows

Why Use Aliases?

Typing out full Git commands repeatedly can be tedious, especially when you're under pressure to complete urgent tasks. Fortunately, you can save time by creating shortcuts, or aliases, for your most-used Git commands. Here's a straightforward guide to setting up these aliases in Git Bash on Windows.

Steps to Create Git Aliases

1. Navigate to Your User Directory: Open File Explorer and go to C:\Users\{username}.
2. Check for the .bashrc File: Ensure that hidden files are visible. If you don't see a .bashrc file, you'll need to create one.
3. Create the .bashrc File: Open terminal and run the command

   C:\Users\UserName> notepad .bashrc

   to create and open the file in Notepad. Alternatively, you can create the file using any text editor.
4. Add Your Aliases: In the .bashrc file, add your desired aliases using the alias keyword. For example:
   alias ga='git add' alias gaa='git add .'
5. Save and Reload: Save the .bashrc file and close Notepad. To apply the changes, reopen Git Bash from your project folder.

Example Aliases

Here are a few example aliases to get you started:

• ga for git add
• gaa for git add .
• gc for git commit
• gp for git push