Git Rebase
The alternative to git merge is the git rebase option. In this, we rebase the entire feature branch to merge it with the main branch. Follow the following commands to perform merge commit:-
git rebase main
How does it work?
Git rebase actually rebases the feature branch and merges it with the main branch. In simple words, it moves the entire feature branch to the tip of the main branch. The pictorial representation looks a bit like this:-
Features
- Maintaining a cleaner and more linear commit history.
- Facilitating easier code review and debugging.
- Avoiding unnecessary merge commits.
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.