Git checkout remote branch: how it works and when to use it` Git is a widely used version control system for developers, known for its focus on distributed development and easy branching functionality. A branch in Git is essentially a pointer to the original code node where it originated, allowing developers to work on new features or bug fixes without affecting the main pipeline. To check out a local branch, use `git checkout <branch name>`, while to create a new branch from the main branch, use `git branch <branch name>`. Checking out a remote branch requires first fetching the references with `git fetch`, followed by `git checkout <remote branch name>`. Creating a local branch from a remote one can be done using `git checkout -b <local branch name> origin/<remote branch name>`. To scan for security vulnerabilities in a local branch, use Snyk CLI tools. Finally, to turn a local branch into a remote branch and keep the default branch secure, set up an upstream with `git push -u` and utilize Snyk's integrations with GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and Azure Repos.