git mv
Move or rename files and update the Git index. More information: https://git-scm.com/docs/git-mv.
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Move a file inside the repo and add the movement to the next commit:
git mv {{path/to/file}} {{new/path/to/file}}
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Rename a file or directory and add the renaming to the next commit:
git mv {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}}
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Overwrite the file or directory in the target path if it exists:
git mv --force {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}}
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