What is the difference between git push and git pull commands, and when are each used?

The git push and git pull commands are used to synchronize the local repository with the remote one, but they operate in opposite directions:

• git push — sends your local commits to the remote repository. It is used when you want to publish your changes so that others can see and use them.

• git pull — downloads changes from the remote repository and automatically merges them with your current branch. It is used to update the local repository with the latest changes from other developers.

Example usage:

git pull origin main  # get the latest changes from the main branch
# ... make changes ...
git add .
git commit -m "Added a new feature"
git push origin main  # send your changes to the main branch

Thus, git pull helps synchronize the local copy with the remote, and git push shares your changes with the team.