In a previous git submodules tutorial, I added submodules to a stand-alone repository. There was no push or pull to or from GitHub or GitLab. In this GitLab and GitHub submodules add example, I will ...

Want to know the difference between git fetch and pull commands? This quick pull vs. fetch comparison explains how the two commands affect your working directory differently.

If you get Fatal: Not possible to fast-forward, aborting GIT pull error, follow the solutions mentioned in this post to resolve the issue.