Git merge
The easiest option to merge the branches is using the git merge command. Git merge safeguards the histories of both repositories. You can use the following merge command to merge your branch. Move to your main directory and then write these commands:
git checkout feature
git merge main
Or, you can write
git merge feature main
How does it work?
It basically, creates a new “feature commit”, safeguarding the history of both the branches and giving it a structure like this:-
Features of Merging
- Integrating feature branches into the main development branch.
- Resolving conflicts between branches.
- Preserving the commit history of both branches.
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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