Git : Rename / Change Branch name : How to Change the branch name of a local or a remote branch in git

There are multiple scenarios if you want to change the name of the branch. Sometimes you could have named a branch incorrectly, and sometimes it could be because you didn't follow the naming guidelines as per your team and organisation. Whatever be the cause, you very well need to know the method to do so.


The process is as follows:

1. First, rename your local branch.  (Sometimes you need to only do this. For example if the branch is yet not pushed on stash.)
If you are on the branch you want to rename:
Syntax: git branch -m new-name


2. In case you are on a different branch:
Syntax: git branch -m old-name new-name


3. Now suppose you want o delete the old remote branch and push the new-name local branch.
Syntax: git push origin :old-name new-name


Or, 4. You can also reset the upstream branch with the new branch local branch.
For this you need to switch to your new local branch and then:
Syntax: git push origin -u new-name

Intresting trick to Show your name after Time in Taskbar

To help young ones and also to the grown up prank players, I am again with a simple trick. This time it is something unusual. You can add your name (If you want even my name is good enuff!!) in place of AM and PM beside the time. This would be catchy in your group of friend/ colleagues. Just to add, my best friend *SO*loves to know about these small lil tricks. She is an avid computer/internet/social-networking user though (I think Mark Zuckerburg should hire both of us for using his virtual space FB.com to love, fight,discuss and romance!!)

You can start by going to Start -> Control Panel -> Regional and Language option -> Press Customize button -> Go to TIME tab -> Change AM symbol and PM symbol from AM and PM to your name -> Apply -> Ok.
Has it changed?
Have patience…Sometimes you need an additional setting too. Go to the Time in taskbar and Double Click it to open "Date and time property" .Look place where time changes in digital form i.e. 02:47:52 AM. Now you have to click the arrow to change the AM or PM. This will popup your name (that I believe is legitimately yours. Rolf!!!). Apply OK there.
Mission Accomplished!!!