[Solved] Which branch must you be on to successfully run git cherry-pick abc123? — Ans: Any branch where you want to apply the commit | Git

Git - Cherry-Pick and Advanced Merging

Which branch must you be on to successfully run git cherry-pick abc123?

AAny branch where you want to apply the commit

BOnly the branch where commit abc123 was made

CThe main branch only

DA detached HEAD state

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the target branch for cherry-pick
You must be on the branch where you want to apply the changes from commit abc123.
Step 2: Understand branch restrictions
Cherry-pick works on any branch; it does not require being on the original commit's branch.
Final Answer:
Any branch where you want to apply the commit -> Option A
Quick Check:
Branch for cherry-pick = target branch [OK]

Quick Trick: Switch to the branch where you want the commit applied before cherry-pick [OK]

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