After running git rebase -i HEAD~2 and marking the first commit as edit, what command should you run next to change the commit message?

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Git - Rebasing

After running git rebase -i HEAD~2 and marking the first commit as edit, what command should you run next to change the commit message?

Agit merge --edit

Bgit commit --amend

Cgit reset HEAD~1

Dgit rebase --continue

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the rebase edit process
When a commit is marked as edit, rebase pauses and allows you to amend the commit.
Step 2: Use the correct command to change the message
git commit --amend lets you modify the commit message before continuing the rebase.
Final Answer:
git commit --amend -> Option B
Quick Check:
Change commit message during rebase = git commit --amend [OK]

Quick Trick: Use git commit --amend to edit commit message during rebase [OK]

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