rename local branch in git code example

Example 1: git rename branch

git branch –m old-name new-name

git push origin :old-name new-name
git push origin –u new-name

Example 2: git rename branch from local

1. 'Start by switching to the local branch which you want to rename:'
git checkout <old_name>

2. 'Rename the local branch by typing:'
git branch -m <new_name>