Git - Configuration and Aliases
What will be the result of running
git config --local init.defaultBranch feature inside an existing repository?What will be the result of running git config --local init.defaultBranch feature inside an existing repository?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand --local scope in git config
The--localflag sets configuration for the current repository only.Step 2: Effect of setting init.defaultBranch locally
This sets the default branch name for new repos initialized inside this repo or for commands that respect local config.Final Answer:
Sets the default branch name to 'feature' for this repository only -> Option DQuick Check:
--local sets config for current repo only [OK]
Quick Trick: Use --local to set config for current repo only [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing local config with changing current branch
- Thinking it affects new repos outside current repo
- Assuming error on valid local config
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