After setting git config --global core.editor "nano -w", you notice Git still opens Vim. What should you check first?

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Git - Configuration and Aliases

After setting git config --global core.editor "nano -w", you notice Git still opens Vim. What should you check first?

AIf Nano is installed on your system

BIf the local repository has a different core.editor setting overriding the global one

CIf you have write permissions to the Git config file

DIf the Git version supports core.editor

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Git config precedence
Local repository settings override global settings. If local core.editor is set, it will be used instead of global.
Step 2: Verify local config
Check local config with git config core.editor to see if it differs from global.
Final Answer:
If the local repository has a different core.editor setting overriding the global one -> Option B
Quick Check:
Local config overrides global config [OK]

Quick Trick: Local config overrides global; check local first [OK]

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