Difference Between Merging and Rebasing
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Git Merge |
Git Rebase |
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| Git Merge merges two branches to create a “feature” branch. | Git Rebase rebases the feature branch to add the feature branch to the main branch. |
| Git Merge is comparatively easy. | Git Rebase is comparatively harder. |
| Git Merge safeguards history. | Git Rabse doesn’t safeguard history. |
| Git Merge is more suitable for projects with the less active main branch. | Git Rebase is suitable for projects with frequently active main branches. |
| Git Merge forms a chain-like structure. | Git Rebase forms a linear structure. |
| Git Merge is preferable for large no. of people working on a project. | Git Rebase is preferable for small groups of people. |
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Single line command is: git merge feature main |
Single line command is: git rebase main |
Git – Difference Between Merging and Rebasing
Git offers several methods to integrate changes from one branch into another, two of the most commonly used are merging and rebasing. While both serve similar purposes, they have distinct functionalities and implications. In this article, we will discuss both of them, their benefits and differences, and their typical workflow.
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