Create Branch with Folders

1. **Check out the master branch** (if you're not already on it):

git checkout master

2. **Create a new branch** (replace `new-branch` with your desired branch name):

git checkout -b new-branch

3. **Remove all files and folders except the ones you want to keep**:

You can do this manually by removing unwanted files and folders. Alternatively, you can use the following command to remove everything except specific folders (replace `folder1`, `folder2`, etc., with the actual folder names you want to keep):

git rm -r --cached .  # Stage removal of everything
   git checkout HEAD -- folder1 folder2  # Restore the folders you want to keep

4. **Commit the changes**:

git commit -m "Create new branch with specific folders"

5. **Push the new branch to the remote repository** (if desired):

git push -u origin new-branch

This process will create a new branch based on `master` and include only the specified folders. If you want to ensure that the other folders are not tracked in this branch while retaining their presence in `master`, you can also create a `.gitignore` file in the new branch to ignore those folders for future commits.

### Step-by-Step Guide

1. **Check Out to the Master Branch:**
First, make sure you are on the `master` branch.

git checkout master

2. **Create a New Branch:**
Create and switch to the new branch where you want to keep only certain folders.

git checkout -b new-branch

3. **Remove All Files and Folders:**
To remove all files and folders while keeping specific folders, you can do the following:

git rm -r --cached .

This command stages the removal of all files from the index (but not from your working directory).

4. **Restore Specific Folders:**
Now, you need to specify which folders you want to keep. Replace `folder1`, `folder2`, etc., with the actual names of the folders you want to keep. For example, if you want to keep `src` and `assets`, use:

git checkout HEAD -- src assets

5. **Commit the Changes:**
Now, commit the changes to your new branch.

git commit -m "Create new branch with specific folders"

6. **Push the New Branch (Optional):**
If you want to push this new branch to the remote repository, you can do so with:

git push -u origin new-branch

### Summary
– The `git rm -r –cached .` command removes all files from the staging area, but they still exist in your working directory.
– The `git checkout HEAD — folder1 folder2` command restores the specified folders back into the staging area.
– Make sure to replace `folder1`, `folder2`, etc., with the actual names of the folders you want to keep. If you're unsure which folders to keep, you can run `ls` to list the contents of your directory and decide accordingly.

This approach ensures that your new branch contains only the folders you want while retaining all other files in the `master` branch.

You are in a sparse checkout with 100% of tracked files present.

Changes not staged for commit:
(use "git add …" to update what will be committed)
(use "git restore …" to discard changes in working directory)
modified: resources/js/Pages/Welcome.vue

Untracked files:
(use "git add …" to include in what will be committed)
.editorconfig
.env.example
.gitattributes
.gitignore
README.md
artisan
bootstrap/
composer.json
composer.lock
config/
database/
jsconfig.json
package.json
phpunit.xml
postcss.config.js
public/
storage/
tailwind.config.js
yarn.lock
still ask for above to git add

### Steps to Manage Sparse Checkout and Untracked Files

1. **Confirm Your Sparse Checkout:**
Since you are in a sparse checkout, ensure that you have set it up correctly. Sparse checkout allows you to check out only parts of a repository. If you want to modify which files are checked out, you may need to adjust your sparse checkout settings.

2. **Remove Untracked Files (Optional):**
If you want to remove untracked files, you can either delete them manually or use the command below to remove all untracked files in the repository:

git clean -f -d

This command will remove all untracked files and directories. Be cautious with this command, as it will delete files permanently.

3. **Update Sparse Checkout Configuration:**
If you only want to keep specific folders, you need to adjust your sparse checkout configuration. Here’s how you can specify which folders to include:

– Enable sparse checkout (if not already done):

git config core.sparseCheckout true

– Edit the sparse checkout file:

echo "folder1/" >> .git/info/sparse-checkout
     echo "folder2/" >> .git/info/sparse-checkout

– Replace `folder1` and `folder2` with the actual folder names you want to include. You can add more lines for each folder you want to keep.

4. **Update Your Working Directory:**
After editing the sparse checkout file, you need to update your working directory to reflect the changes:

git read-tree -mu HEAD

5. **Check the Status:**
Now check the status to see which files are tracked and which are not:

git status

6. **Stage and Commit Changes:**
If you modified files and want to include them in your commit, you can stage them:

git add path/to/modified-file

After staging the necessary changes, commit them:

git commit -m "Your commit message"

7. **Push the Changes (Optional):**
If you want to push your changes to the remote branch, you can do so with:

git push origin minimal-pull

### Summary
– If you want to include specific folders and ignore others, make sure your sparse checkout is configured correctly and then selectively stage the changes you want to keep.
– Use `git clean -f -d` carefully if you decide to remove untracked files.
– Always check the status with `git status` to see what files are modified or untracked before committing.

This should help you manage your sparse checkout effectively and ensure that only the folders you want are included in your branch.

### Steps to Manage Your Current Branch

1. **Verify the Branch:**
Ensure you're on the correct branch where you want to manage your files.

git checkout minimal-pull

2. **Check the Status:**
Check the status of your working directory to see what changes are present:

git status

This will show modified files, untracked files, and any changes not staged for commit.

3. **Decide What to Do with Untracked Files:**
If you have untracked files that you want to keep, you can leave them as is. If you want to include certain untracked files in your next commit, you can stage them individually:

git add <file>

Replace “ with the actual file name you want to track.

4. **Ignore Untracked Files:**
If you want to ignore certain untracked files permanently, add them to your `.gitignore` file. For example, you might want to ignore environment files or temporary files:

# .gitignore
   .env.example
   .editorconfig
   /storage/
   /bootstrap/

After editing `.gitignore`, Git will stop tracking those files in future commits.

5. **Commit Changes:**
If you have made changes to tracked files and want to commit those changes, do so with:

git commit -m "Your commit message"

6. **Push Changes (if applicable):**
If you want to push your changes to the remote repository, run:

git push origin minimal-pull

### Summary
– Use `git status` to understand the state of your working directory.
– Stage only the files you want to include in the commit.
– Update your `.gitignore` to manage which untracked files you want to exclude in the future.
– Commit and push changes as needed.

If you have any specific files you want to address or need further help managing them, feel free to ask!

To resolve this issue, you have a few options depending on whether you want to keep, remove, or ignore these untracked files. Here’s how you can handle it:

### Option 1: Move or Rename Untracked Files
If you want to keep the untracked files but switch branches, you can move them temporarily:

1. **Create a Temporary Directory:**

mkdir /tmp/git-backup

2. **Move Untracked Files:**

Move the untracked files to the temporary directory. You can move them one by one or all at once. For example:

mv .editorconfig /tmp/git-backup/
   mv .env.example /tmp/git-backup/
   mv .gitattributes /tmp/git-backup/
   # Continue for other files

3. **Switch to the `master` Branch:**

After moving the files, you can switch branches:

git checkout master

4. **Move the Files Back (if needed):**

Once you're on the `master` branch, you can move the files back if necessary:

mv /tmp/git-backup/* .

### Option 2: Remove Untracked Files
If the untracked files are not needed, you can remove them:

1. **Use Git Clean to Remove Untracked Files:**

This will permanently delete untracked files, so use it with caution:

git clean -f -d

The `-d` option is included to remove untracked directories as well.

2. **Switch to the `master` Branch:**

Now you can check out the `master` branch:

git checkout master

### Option 3: Stash Untracked Files
If you want to keep your changes without moving files manually, you can stash them. However, note that `git stash` does not stash untracked files by default. You can stash them with the `–include-untracked` option:

1. **Stash Changes Including Untracked Files:**

git stash push --include-untracked

2. **Switch to the `master` Branch:**

After stashing, switch branches:

git checkout master

3. **Apply the Stash (if needed):**

If you want to bring back the stashed changes later, you can apply the stash:

git stash apply

### Summary
– **Moving files** is useful if you want to keep them but temporarily set them aside.
– **Removing files** is appropriate if they are not needed anymore.
– **Stashing** is a way to save your current work without moving or removing files manually.

Choose the option that best fits your needs! If you need more help with any of these steps, let me know.

### Steps to Merge a Branch into Master

1. **Switch to the Master Branch:**
First, make sure you are on the `master` branch.

git checkout master

2. **Update Master:**
It's a good practice to ensure that your `master` branch is up-to-date with the remote repository before merging. You can do this by pulling the latest changes:

git pull origin master

3. **Merge Your Branch:**
Now you can merge your branch (let’s say it’s called `minimal-pull`) into the `master` branch:

git merge minimal-pull

If there are no conflicts, this command will complete the merge and create a new commit in the `master` branch.

4. **Resolve Any Merge Conflicts (if necessary):**
If there are conflicts between the branches, Git will indicate this. You will need to resolve those conflicts manually. Here’s how to do it:

– Check the status to see which files are in conflict:

git status

– Open the conflicting files in a text editor, look for the conflict markers (“), and resolve the conflicts by choosing the changes you want to keep.

– After resolving conflicts, mark them as resolved:

git add <file1> <file2> ...

– Once all conflicts are resolved, complete the merge:

git commit -m "Merge branch 'minimal-pull' into master"

5. **Push the Merged Changes:**
After merging and resolving any conflicts, push the updated `master` branch to the remote repository:

git push origin master

### Summary
– Switch to the `master` branch and ensure it's updated.
– Merge your specific folder branch into `master`.
– Resolve any conflicts if they arise, then commit the changes.
– Finally, push the updated `master` branch to the remote repository.

If you have any questions or encounter issues during the merge, feel free to ask!

### Here’s how to handle the situation:

#### Option 1: Move Untracked Files Temporarily
If you want to keep the untracked files but switch branches, you can move them temporarily:

1. **Create a Temporary Directory:**

mkdir /tmp/git-backup

2. **Move Untracked Files:**

Move the untracked files to the temporary directory. For example:

mv .editorconfig /tmp/git-backup/
   mv .env.example /tmp/git-backup/
   mv .gitattributes /tmp/git-backup/
   mv .gitignore /tmp/git-backup/
   mv README.md /tmp/git-backup/
   mv artisan /tmp/git-backup/
   mv bootstrap/app.php /tmp/git-backup/
   # Continue for other files you want to move

3. **Switch to the Master Branch:**

Now, you can switch to the `master` branch:

git checkout master

4. **Move the Files Back (if needed):**

If you want to keep those files in your project, move them back after switching branches:

mv /tmp/git-backup/* .

#### Option 2: Remove Untracked Files
If you don't need the untracked files, you can remove them:

1. **Use Git Clean to Remove Untracked Files:**

This will delete untracked files permanently, so be sure you want to do this:

git clean -f -d

The `-d` option removes untracked directories as well.

2. **Switch to the Master Branch:**

Now you can switch to the `master` branch:

git checkout master

#### Option 3: Stash Untracked Files
If you want to save your current changes without moving files manually, you can stash them:

1. **Stash Changes Including Untracked Files:**

git stash push --include-untracked

2. **Switch to the Master Branch:**

After stashing, you can switch branches:

git checkout master

3. **Apply the Stash (if needed):**

If you want to restore the stashed files later, you can apply the stash:

git stash apply

### Merging the Branch
Once you've successfully switched to the `master` branch, you can proceed with the merge as previously outlined:

1. **Merge Your Branch:**

git merge minimal-pull

2. **Push Changes (if necessary):**

After merging, push the changes to the remote repository:

git push origin master

### Summary
Choose the option that best suits your needs for handling untracked files, and then proceed with merging your branch into `master`. If you need any further assistance or clarification, feel free to ask!

### Options for Resolving Untracked Files

#### Option 1: Move the Untracked File Temporarily
If you want to keep the `vite.config.js` file, you can move it to a temporary location:

1. **Create a Temporary Directory:**

mkdir /tmp/git-backup

2. **Move the Untracked File:**
Move the `vite.config.js` file to the temporary directory:

mv vite.config.js /tmp/git-backup/

3. **Switch to the Master Branch:**
Now you can switch to the `master` branch:

git checkout master

4. **Move the File Back (if needed):**
If you need the file back after switching branches, you can move it back:

mv /tmp/git-backup/vite.config.js .

#### Option 2: Remove the Untracked File
If you do not need the `vite.config.js` file, you can simply remove it:

1. **Delete the Untracked File:**

rm vite.config.js

2. **Switch to the Master Branch:**
Now you can switch to the `master` branch:

git checkout master

#### Option 3: Stash Untracked Files
If you prefer to stash the untracked file temporarily:

1. **Stash Changes Including Untracked Files:**

git stash push --include-untracked

2. **Switch to the Master Branch:**
After stashing, switch to the `master` branch:

git checkout master

3. **Apply the Stash (if needed):**
If you want to bring back the stashed changes, you can apply the stash:

git stash apply

### After Switching to Master
Once you successfully switch to the `master` branch using any of the options above, you can proceed to merge your specific folder branch:

1. **Merge Your Branch:**

git merge minimal-pull

2. **Push Changes (if necessary):**
After merging, you can push the changes to the remote repository:

git push origin master

### Summary
Choose the option that best fits your needs regarding the untracked `vite.config.js` file, then proceed with switching branches and merging. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

### Here's what to do next:

1. **Check Your Stash:**
To see if your files were stashed, you can list the stashes:

git stash list

This will show you a list of stashed changes. If your untracked files are in a stash, it will be indicated there.

2. **Apply the Stash:**
If you see a stash entry that you want to apply, you can do so with:

git stash apply

This will apply the most recent stash. If you have multiple stashes and want to apply a specific one, use:

git stash apply stash@{n}

Replace `n` with the index of the stash you want to apply (e.g., `stash@{0}`).

3. **Pop the Stash:**
If you want to apply the stash and remove it from the stash list, you can use:

git stash pop

4. **Recovering Untracked Files (if lost):**
If your untracked files were lost and not in the stash, they might not be recoverable through Git. In this case, you would need to recreate those files if you have no other backup.

5. **Avoiding Future Issues:**
When working with Git stash, especially with the `–include-untracked` option, make sure you’re aware of what changes you’re stashing to avoid confusion later on. If you want to stash only tracked changes, you can use:

git stash

### Summary
– Check your stashes to see if your files were saved there.
– Apply or pop the stash if you find the desired changes.
– If untracked files were lost, you may need to recreate them.

If you need help with any specific commands or further clarification, let me know!

Untracked files:
(use "git add …" to include in what will be committed)
.editorconfig
.env.example
.gitattributes
.gitignore
README.md
artisan
bootstrap/
composer.json
composer.lock
config/
database/
jsconfig.json
package.json
phpunit.xml
postcss.config.js
public/
storage/
tailwind.config.js
yarn.lock

nothing added to commit but untracked files present (use "git add" to track)

### Understanding Sparse Checkout
Sparse checkout allows you to have a working directory with only a subset of files from the repository. If you've set up a sparse checkout but see untracked files, it means those files are present but not yet tracked by Git.

### Options to Resolve the Untracked Files

1. **Track the Untracked Files (if necessary):**
If you want to keep the untracked files and include them in your repository, you can track them by adding them to Git. To do this, use:

git add .

This command will add all untracked files to the staging area. After this, you can commit them:

git commit -m "Add untracked files"

2. **Ignore Untracked Files:**
If you do not want to track these files (e.g., configuration files or build outputs), you can add them to your `.gitignore` file to prevent them from being tracked. To do this:

– Open (or create) your `.gitignore` file and add the filenames or patterns you want to ignore. For example:

.editorconfig
     .env.example
     .gitattributes
     .gitignore
     README.md
     artisan
     bootstrap/
     composer.json
     composer.lock
     config/
     database/
     jsconfig.json
     package.json
     phpunit.xml
     postcss.config.js
     public/
     storage/
     tailwind.config.js
     yarn.lock

– After updating `.gitignore`, you can run:

git status

You should no longer see these files listed as untracked.

3. **Remove Untracked Files:**
If you don't need these files and want to clean up your working directory, you can remove untracked files using:

git clean -f -d

– The `-f` option is for "force," and the `-d` option is for removing untracked directories.

4. **Switching Branches:**
If your goal is to switch branches but you're being blocked by these untracked files, you may need to either track or remove them as described above before you can switch branches. After handling the untracked files, you should be able to switch to the `master` branch without any issues.

### Summary
– Decide whether you want to track, ignore, or remove the untracked files based on your needs.
– Update your `.gitignore` file if you choose to ignore files.
– Track the files if you need them in the repository.
– Clean up the working directory if you no longer need the untracked files.

If you need further assistance or have specific files you're unsure about, feel free to ask!

### Deleting a Local Branch
To delete a local branch (e.g., `minimal-pull`), use the following command:

git branch -d minimal-pull

– The `-d` option stands for "delete" and is a safe way to delete the branch; it will prevent deletion if the branch has unmerged changes.
– If you are sure you want to delete it regardless of its merge status, use `-D` (uppercase D):

git branch -D minimal-pull

### Deleting a Remote Branch
To delete a remote branch (e.g., on the `origin` remote), use the following command:

git push origin --delete minimal-pull

### Summary
– Use `git branch -d branch_name` to safely delete a local branch.
– Use `git branch -D branch_name` to forcefully delete a local branch.
– Use `git push origin –delete branch_name` to delete a remote branch.

After deleting the branch, you can verify that it has been removed by checking the list of branches:

git branch      # for local branches
git branch -r   # for remote branches

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!