How can a developer share code updates without overwriting teammates' work?

To effectively share code updates without overwriting teammates' work, creating a new branch, committing changes, and pushing to the remote Git repository is a best practice.

When a developer creates a new branch, they establish a separate line of development where changes can be made without interfering with the main codebase or other branches where teammates might be working. This isolation allows developers to experiment or implement new features without the risk of disrupting others’ progress.

Once the changes have been made and tested in the new branch, committing the changes records those updates in Git's version control system. It helps in keeping track of all modifications made. Finally, pushing these changes to the remote Git repository places the updates in a shared location where teammates can access them.

This method respects the collaborative nature of software development, enabling concurrent changes, and allows others to review and potentially provide feedback on the developed code before it gets merged back into the main branch. It aligns with the principles of version control, which focus on parallel development and collaboration.