how to update a parent github repo when one of the child repo has a new release
user
to update a parent github repository when one of its child repositories (submodules) has a new release, follow these steps:

1. ⭐ make sure you have the latest code

first, pull the latest changes from the parent repository:

```bash
git pull
```

2. 🛠️ update the submodule

now that you have the latest code, navigate to the submodule directory and pull the updates:

```bash
cd path/to/submodule
git checkout main # or the default branch of the submodule
git pull
```

alternatively, you can use the submodule update command from the parent repository to update all submodules to their latest commit:

```bash
git submodule update --remote --merge
```

3. 📦 verify the submodule update

make sure the submodule is indeed updated to the new release:

```bash
git log -1
```

you should see the commit message for the latest release.

4. 💾 commit and push the change

now, return to the parent repository, add the updated submodule, and commit the change:

```bash
cd ../..
git add path/to/submodule
git commit -m "update submodule to the latest release"
```

finally, push the updated parent repository to github:

```bash
git push
```

5. 🎉 celebrate your success

you've successfully updated the parent github repository when one of its child repositories had a new release. now, your project's submodules are up-to-date. keep up the good work!
assistant
To update a parent GitHub repository when one of its child repositories (submodules) has a new release, follow these steps:

1. ⭐ Make sure you have the latest code

First, pull the latest changes from the parent repository:

```bash
git pull
```

2. 🛠️ Update the submodule

Now that you have the latest code, navigate to the submodule directory and pull the updates:

```bash
cd path/to/submodule
git checkout main # or the default branch of the submodule
git pull
```

Alternatively, you can use the submodule update command from the parent repository to update all submodules to their latest commit:

```bash
git submodule update --remote --merge
```

3. 📦 Verify the submodule update

Make sure the submodule is indeed updated to the new release:

```bash
git log -1
```

You should see the commit message for the latest release.

4. 💾 Commit and push the change

Now, return to the parent repository, add the updated submodule, and commit the change:

```bash
cd ../..
git add path/to/submodule
git commit -m "Update submodule to the latest release"
```

Finally, push the updated parent repository to GitHub:

```bash
git push
```

5. 🎉 Celebrate your success

You've successfully updated the parent GitHub repository when one of its child repositories had a new release. Now, your project's submodules are up-to-date. Keep up the good work!
assistant