What is the purpose of `git symbolic-ref` and how is it used internally by Git?

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What is the purpose of `git symbolic-ref` and how is it used internally by Git?

Key points

  • `git symbolic-ref` deals with symbolic references in Git
  • HEAD is a symbolic ref that points to the current branch
  • It is crucial for branch switching and reference management
  • Helps in updating HEAD to point to the new branch after `git checkout`

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