You run git cherry-pick 9a8b7c6 on branch feature. What happens if the commit 9a8b7c6 changes a file that does not exist on feature?

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Git - Cherry-Pick and Advanced Merging

You run git cherry-pick 9a8b7c6 on branch feature. What happens if the commit 9a8b7c6 changes a file that does not exist on feature?

AThe commit is applied and the new file is added to <code>feature</code>

BGit throws an error and stops the cherry-pick

CThe commit is skipped automatically

DThe commit is applied but the file remains unchanged

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand cherry-pick behavior with new files
If the commit adds a new file, cherry-pick will add that file to the current branch.
Step 2: Confirm no error occurs
Git does not error if the file is missing; it applies the commit changes including new files.
Final Answer:
The commit is applied and the new file is added to feature -> Option A
Quick Check:
Cherry-pick adds new files from commit to branch [OK]

Quick Trick: Cherry-pick adds new files from commits automatically [OK]

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