To delete a local branch in Git.
git branch -D <branch_name>
To delete a remote branch in Git.git push origin --delete <branch_name>
To delete a local branch in Git.
git branch -D <branch_name>
To delete a remote branch in Git.git push origin --delete <branch_name>
Follow the steps below to rename a Local and Remote Git Branch:
Start by switching to the local branch which you want to rename.git checkout <old_name>
Rename the local branch by typing the below.git branch -m <new_name>
At this point, you have renamed the local branch. If you’ve already pushed the <old_name> branch to the remote repository, perform the next steps to rename the remote branch.
Push the <new_name> local branch and reset the upstream branch:git push origin -u <new_name>
Delete the <old_name> remote branch:git push origin --delete <old_name>
That’s it. You have successfully renamed the local and remote Git branch.