Git Set Description Branch - Shell-Bash

As a programmer, you may find it important to add descriptions to your Git branches. This is where the git set description branch command comes in handy.

Syntax

The basic syntax for the git set description branch command is as follows:

$ git branch --edit-description <branch-name>

Usage

The git set description branch command allows you to add a description to a specific branch. This description can then be viewed by running the git branch --list --verbose command. Here's how to use it:

1. First, make sure you're in the directory of your Git repository.

2. Next, type the following command:

$ git branch --edit-description <branch-name>

Replace <branch-name> with the name of the branch you want to add a description to. For example, if you want to add a description to the master branch, you would type:

$ git branch --edit-description master

3. Press Enter and an editor will open. This editor will allow you to add a description to your branch.

4. Write your description in the editor and save the file.

5. Finally, run the git branch --list --verbose command to see the description for your branch.

$ git branch --list --verbose
* master 1234abc [description text goes here]
  develop 5678def
  feature-branch 9102ghi

Conclusion

Adding descriptions to your Git branches can be a great way to provide context to your team members about what a branch is for. With the git set description branch command, you can easily add a description to any branch in your repository.