Git – Delete Branch (Local or Remote)

Normally, when you start working on some new feature, you create a new branch from the default branch (usually called master) and work inside it.

When the work is done – you merge your branch inside master and create a new one to work on the next feature.

Regardless of whether you are working with a local or remote Git repository, it will be a good practice to always remove unnecessary branches to prevent your repository from becoming a garbage.

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Git – Delete Remote Branch

To remove a branch from a remote Git repository, run:

$ git push origin --delete <branch_name>

Git – Delete Local Branch

To remove a branch from a local Git repository, run:

$ git branch -d <branch_name>

Captain Obvious: To delete a branch both locally and remotely – simply run both these commands.

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