Git · Junior · Question 62 of 75

What does `git mv old.js new.js` do?

1Moves the file to another branch
2Copies the file and keeps both versions
✓Correct answer: Renames the file and stages the rename

Explanation

Git doesn't store renames explicitly; it detects them by comparing content. git mv is a shortcut for renaming plus git rm and git add.

Further reading

Pro Git: Recording changes to the repository ↗

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