Given the command git config --global core.editor "code --wait", what happens when you run git commit?

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Git - Configuration and Aliases

Given the command git config --global core.editor "code --wait", what happens when you run git commit?

AGit opens VS Code and waits until you close it before completing the commit

BGit opens VS Code but immediately completes the commit without waiting

CGit throws an error because of the spaces in the command

DGit uses the default editor ignoring this setting

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the meaning of code --wait
The --wait flag tells VS Code to pause Git until the editor window is closed.
Step 2: Predict Git's behavior on commit
Git will open VS Code and wait for you to finish editing the commit message before proceeding.
Final Answer:
Git opens VS Code and waits until you close it before completing the commit -> Option A
Quick Check:
Editor with --wait pauses Git until done [OK]

Quick Trick: Use --wait flag so Git waits for editor to close [OK]

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