git cp
Copy an existing file to a new location, preserving history. Part of
git-extras. More information: https://github.com/tj/git-extras/blob/master/Commands.md#git-cp.
- Copy an existing file in a Git repo, staying in the same directory:
git cp {{file}} {{new_file}}
- Copy an existing file in a Git repo and place it elsewhere:
git cp {{path/to/file}} {{path/to/new_file}}