How to use the command "git archive-file" (with examples)

The “git archive-file” command is a part of “git-extras” and allows you to export all the files of the current Git branch into a zip archive. This command is useful when you want to package your code for distribution or sharing it with others.

Use case 1: Pack the currently checked out commit into a zip archive

Code:

git archive-file

Motivation: You might want to create a zip archive of the files in the current Git branch to send it to someone or to create a backup of the code at a particular commit.

Explanation: The “git archive-file” command is used to create a zip archive of the files in the current Git branch. When run without any arguments, it exports all the files of the current Git branch into a zip archive.

Example output: The command will create a zip archive file containing all the files in the current Git branch.

Conclusion: Using the “git archive-file” command without any arguments allows you to quickly package all the files in the current Git branch into a zip archive, which can be useful for sharing or backup purposes.