Get a File from Another Git Branch

I was working on one Git branch and I wanted a file (src/Gateway.php) from another branch (sf/update-wp-cli-commands-40).

To do this, I ran the command

git checkout sf/update-wp-cli-commands-40 -- src/Gateway.php

Which added src/Gateway.php to my Git working directory. I was then able to add the file and commit it to my current branch.

From a Specific Commit

Instead of using a branch name (sf/update-wp-cli-commands-40), you can use anything that can be used to point to a single commit (e.g. a tag or a commit hash).

git checkout 8ebb9bf -- src/Gateway.php

Sal Ferrarello (@salcode)

Sal is a PHP developer with a focus on the WordPress platform. He is a conference speaker with a background including Piano Player, Radio DJ, Magician/Juggler, Beach Photographer, and High School Math Teacher. Sal can be found professionally at WebDevStudios, where he works as a senior backend engineer.