To inspect remote changes before integrating them into your local branch, which command sequence is best?

hard📝 Workflow Q8 of 15

Git - Remote Repositories

A<code>git pull origin main</code> followed by <code>git log</code>

B<code>git fetch origin</code> followed by <code>git diff origin/main</code>

C<code>git merge origin/main</code> without fetching first

D<code>git clone</code> the repository again

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Fetch remote changes
git fetch origin updates remote tracking branches without merging.
Step 2: Review differences
git diff origin/main shows changes between local and remote branch.
Step 3: Exclude other options
git pull merges immediately (B), merging without fetch risks conflicts (C), cloning again is unnecessary (D).
Final Answer:
git fetch origin followed by git diff origin/main -> Option B
Quick Check:
Fetch then diff to review changes before merge [OK]

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