Remy Sharp 2/12/2026

git recent: what branch did I work on? [blog]

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This brief technical blog post introduces a custom Git command-line alias called 'git recent'. It lists local branches sorted by commit date (oldest to newest) with relative timestamps, showing the last 10 branches. The post includes the alias syntax and example output, providing a practical tip for developers who frequently switch between branches and need a memory aid for their recent work.

git recent: what branch did I work on? [blog]

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