Git - Cherry-Pick and Advanced Merging
You want to cherry-pick a commit that is a merge commit with hash
def456. Which command correctly cherry-picks it?You want to cherry-pick a commit that is a merge commit with hash def456. Which command correctly cherry-picks it?
hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand cherry-picking merge commits
For merge commits, you must specify the parent with-m <parent-number>.Step 2: Identify correct syntax
git cherry-pick -m 1 def456applies the first parent changes from the merge commit.Final Answer:
git cherry-pick -m 1 def456 -> Option BQuick Check:
Cherry-pick merge commit = use -m with parent number [OK]
Quick Trick: Use '-m 1' to cherry-pick merge commits correctly [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Omitting -m flag for merge commits
- Using invalid flags like --merge or -a
- Confusing merge commit cherry-pick with normal commits
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