To rename Local Git branch there are several options available. Below are different ways to rename local git branch depending on the scenario.
If you want to rename a branch and you are currently in a different branch then use:
git branch -m <branch_oldname> <branch_newname>
If you wish to rename the current branch you are working on the use:
git branch -m <branch_newname>
Finally, if you wish to push the local branch and reset the upstream branch then use:
git push origin -u <branch_newname>
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