What's the difference between `git fetch` and `git pull` command?

git pull and git fetch both command used to take changes from remote. What are the diffrences between them.

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Git Fetch

It downloads commits, files, and references from a remote repository and puts them into your local repository.
It does not alter your working directory. It only updates the remote-tracking branches.
It is mostly used to see what others have worked on in the remote repository without affecting your current work.
```
git fetch origin
```

Git Pull

It is used to update your local branch with the latest changes from a remote branch.
It is the combination of git fetch followed by git merge .
It fetches changes from the remote repository and then immediately tries to merge those changes into your current branch. You may need to resolve any conflicts that may arise from this modification of your working directory.
Use this when you want to directly integrate the latest changes from a remote branch into your current branch.
```
git pull origin 
```

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Both git fetch and git pull are used to synchronize your local repository with the remote one.
However, the key difference is what they do after downloading the changes.

1. Purpose

Both keep your local repo up to date with the remote.
But their behavior after downloading differs.

2. `git fetch`

Downloads new commits, branches and tags from remote.
Does not modify your local working files or current branch.
Updates only remote-tracking branches (like origin/main).
Lets you review changes before merging.
Safe and non-destructive , no merge conflicts.

3. `git pull`

Downloads changes from remote and immediately merges or rebases them into your current branch.
Updates your working directory and local files automatically.
Can lead to merge conflicts if there are overlapping changes.
Faster for immediate sync, but less control.

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Main Difference

git fetch : Downloads changes from the remote repository but doesn’t apply them to your current branch.
git pull : Downloads + merges those changes directly into your current branch.

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git fetch only downloads changes, while git pull downloads and merges them into your working branch.
Use fetch for safety and inspection, use pull when you’re ready to sync your code.