Working on BitBucket using Git

Bitbucket is a Git-based repository hosting platform by Atlassian that helps developers manage source code, collaborate with teams, and track changes efficiently in a structured development environment.

• Provides Git-based version control for tracking and managing code changes.
• Enables team collaboration through pull requests and code reviews.
• Integrates with tools like Jira and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined workflows.

Working

Working with Bitbucket involves creating a remote repository and using Git commands to manage and synchronize code between local and remote environments.

Step 1: Create a Bitbucket Repository 

Create a Bitbucket account, click Create Repository, and choose either public (accessible to everyone) or private (accessible only to you).

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Click the Clone button in Bitbucket and copy the repository URL (HTTPS or SSH).

git clone https://USERNAME@bitbucket.org/USERNAME/REPOSITORY_NAME.git

Clone is the process of copying a remote repository to your local machine without affecting the original repository.

Step 3: Check Repository Status

git status 

Shows current state of files (tracked/untracked/modified).

Step 4: Create and Add a File

echo "This is a test file" >> file.txt
git add file.txt

Creates a file and adds it to staging area

Step 5: Commit and Push Changes

git commit -m "Initial Commit"
git push origin master

• Commit: Saves changes locally.
• Push: Uploads changes to Bitbucket.

Step 6: Pull Updates from Repository

git pull
git pull origin master
git pull --all

Fetches latest changes from Bitbucket to local machine

Step 7: Work with Branches

Create a Branch:

git branch testbranch

Switch Branch:

git checkout testbranch

Merge Branch:

git merge branch_name

Delete Branch:

git branch -d branch_name

For Existing Projects

Navigate to your project folder in the terminal and use Git commands like add, commit, push, and pull as needed.