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How to Cherry-Pick a Commit from Another Branch in Git

Imagine you’re working on a software project using Git, and there’s a brilliant feature or a bug fix in another branch that you desperately need in your current branch. Re-merging everything might not make sense, especially if you’re not ready to bring in all the changes. This is where the concept of cherry-picking comes in—a […]...
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How to Increment a Variable in Bash (Step-by-Step)

Working with variables in Bash scripting is a common task for both novice and advanced users. One of the most routine operations is incrementing the value of a variable—a critical step for tasks like loop control, counting iterations, or managing indices in scripts. TL;DR: In Bash, incrementing a variable can be accomplished in several ways […]...
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What Is a TAR File and How to Open It?

When dealing with files—especially in the realm of software development, system administration, or even data backup—you may encounter a file with a .tar extension. These files are commonly used in Unix and Linux systems but are also prevalent in many professional environments regardless of the operating system. Understanding what a TAR file is and how […]...