Git: new branch not getting pushed

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I created a branch, say "dev" which was based off say branch "Base" and then merged it with Upstream content (I want to keep Base clean till I am done with my testing). After resolving conflicts, I ran the command git commit -a -m "comment" and it went through. Next, I ran git push, hoping the new branch would be created on the git server and also my merged content on dev will be seen. But, when I ran git push, the command gave output "Everything up-to-date" and I do not see the new branch on the git server. Is there anything that I am missing?

need more info like what version of git you are using, is dev setup as a tracking branch? can you paste your .git/config file? — cpjolicoeur
– cpjolicoeur, Commented Jan 18, 2012 at 20:20

abresas · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-18 20:34:13Z

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See if you have created the branch on the remote repo:

$ git branch -av

You probably haven't. You can create the branch by explicitly stating you want to push it:

$ git push origin dev

By default git pushes all branches that have a respective branch on the remote (new branches don't).

answered Jan 18, 2012 at 20:34

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Bill Door Over a year ago

git push -u origin dev will also create the local tracking information so that you can use just git push later

SeattleOrBayArea Over a year ago

@abresas, That was absolutely perfect. I ran the git push origin dev after I saw the branch wasn't on the remote and it worked. Thank you.

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