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Boosting Productivity with Custom Aliases in Git Bash As a developer, efficiency and productivity are paramount. One of the lesser-known gems in Git Bash is the ability to create custom aliases, which are shortcuts for commonly used Git commands or even more complex workflows. These aliases not only save keystrokes but also streamline your workflow, making version control tasks smoother and quicker. In this article, we'll dive into the world of custom aliases, explore how to create them, and highlight their time-saving potential. What are Custom Aliases? Custom aliases in Git Bash are user-defined shortcuts for frequently used commands. These aliases can be as simple as abbreviations or even entire command sequences. They can encompass both Git-specific commands and regular shell commands. Creating Custom Aliases To create custom aliases, you need to modify your Git configuration. You can define aliases in two scopes: local (for a specific repository) global (for all reposit