What is the difference between git pull and git push?

git pull and git push are commands for synchronizing a local repository with a remote one, but they operate in opposite directions:

• git pull downloads changes from the remote repository and automatically merges them with the current branch of the local repository. It is used to update local code.

• git push uploads your local commits to the remote repository, making them accessible to other developers.

Example:

# Get the latest changes from origin/master and merge with the current branch
git pull origin master

# Push your commits to origin master
git push origin master

Thus, pull is for downloading and merging changes, while push is for publishing your changes.