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Git Submodules

Keep another Git repository as a subdirectory of your main project.

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Submodules allow you to keep a Git repository as a subdirectory of another Git repository. This lets you clone another repository into your project and keep your commits separate.

Key Takeaways: Git Submodules

Mastering Git Submodules helps you write clean and reliable Git code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.

Git Submodules Code Example

Git 
git submodule add https://github.com/example/shared-ui.git libs/shared-ui
git submodule update --init --recursive
Output
Clones and links nested submodule repository
Run this example on your own computer. The "Get Started" lesson shows how to set it up.
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