git pull and git fetch are both Git commands used to update a local repository with changes from a remote repository. However, they differ in how they update the local repository and handle merging of changes. Below are the differences between git pull and git fetch:

• git fetch:
  1. git fetch retrieves the latest commits, branches, and tags from a remote repository without automatically merging the changes into the current branch.
  2. It updates the remote-tracking branches to reflect the state of the remote repository.
  3. It does not modify the local branches or working directory.
  4. The fetched changes can be reviewed before merging them manually using commands like git merge or git rebase.
• git pull:
  1. git pull combines the git fetch and git merge commands in a single operation.
  2. It retrieves the latest changes from the remote repository and automatically merges them into the current branch.
  3. It updates the remote-tracking branches and modifies the local branch and working directory directly.
  4. If there are conflicting changes between the local and remote branches, a merge conflict may occur, requiring manual resolution.