You’re Using Git Wrong! Try Git Worktree

Ever been deep in a massive feature when an emergency hotfix lands on your desk? 😫 Don't stash your changes and pray. Don't waste space cloning the repo again. In this video, I show you the Super Mode of Git: Git Worktree.
Learn how to check out multiple branches simultaneously in separate folders while sharing the same local history. Using SmartGit, I’ll walk you through:
✅ Adding a new worktree for instant hotfixes.
✅ Why worktrees are superior to git stash or duplicate clones.
✅ How SmartGit teleports you to the right window.
✅ Cleaning up obsolete worktrees without breaking your repo.

Stop the stashing madness and start coding smarter 🚀 Try SmartGit for FREE 👉 https://www.smartgit.dev/download/

📖 Read the associated article here: https://rakiabensassi.substack.com/p/the-parallel-workflow-secret-why

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Timestamps:
00:00 The Emergency Hotfix Problem (Why Git Stash fails)
00:27 What is Git Worktree?
00:44 How to Add a Worktree in SmartGit
01:11 Working on Parallel Branches Simultaneously
01:26 The Teleport Feature: Switching between Worktrees
01:49 The Real Magic: Shared Repository History
02:23 How to Properly Remove and Clean Up Worktrees
02:53 Stop the Cloning Madness! (Conclusion)

Видео You’re Using Git Wrong! Try Git Worktree канала The Engineering Wisdom | Rakia Ben Sassi