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Rebase vs Git Merge

Developers should use rebase when they want to incorporate updates from a main branch (like main or master) into their feature branch without creating a merge commit, which keeps the history linear and easier to follow meets developers should use git merge when they need to incorporate completed work from a feature branch back into a main branch (e. Here's our take.

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Rebase

Developers should use rebase when they want to incorporate updates from a main branch (like main or master) into their feature branch without creating a merge commit, which keeps the history linear and easier to follow

Rebase

Nice Pick

Developers should use rebase when they want to incorporate updates from a main branch (like main or master) into their feature branch without creating a merge commit, which keeps the history linear and easier to follow

Pros

  • +It is particularly useful in pull request workflows to ensure that the feature branch is up-to-date before merging, reducing conflicts and simplifying code reviews
  • +Related to: git, version-control

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Git Merge

Developers should use Git Merge when they need to incorporate completed work from a feature branch back into a main branch (e

Pros

  • +g
  • +Related to: git, version-control

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Rebase is a concept while Git Merge is a tool. We picked Rebase based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

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The Bottom Line
Rebase wins

Based on overall popularity. Rebase is more widely used, but Git Merge excels in its own space.

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