[Solved] After running git fetch origin, what happens to your local branches? — Ans: They remain unchanged until you merge or rebase | Git

Git - Remote Repositories

After running git fetch origin, what happens to your local branches?

AThey automatically update to match the remote

BThey remain unchanged until you merge or rebase

CThey get deleted if not present on remote

DThey switch to the remote branch automatically

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand fetch effect on local branches
git fetch updates remote tracking branches but does not change local branches.
Step 2: Local branches stay as they are
Local branches remain unchanged until you explicitly merge or rebase.
Final Answer:
They remain unchanged until you merge or rebase -> Option B
Quick Check:
Fetch does not alter local branches [OK]

Quick Trick: Fetch updates remote info but leaves your branches alone [OK]

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