[Solved] After running git fetch origin, you run git log HEAD..origin/main. What does this command show? — Ans: Commits on origin/main that are not in your current branch | Git

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After running git fetch origin, you run git log HEAD..origin/main. What does this command show?

ANo commits because fetch merges automatically

BCommits on origin/main that are not in your current branch

CAll commits in both branches

DCommits on your current branch not in origin/main

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the log range syntax
git log A..B shows commits reachable from B but not from A.
Step 2: Apply to HEAD and origin/main
HEAD..origin/main lists commits on remote branch not in local current branch.
Final Answer:
Commits on origin/main that are not in your current branch -> Option B
Quick Check:
Log HEAD..origin/main = remote commits not local [OK]

Quick Trick: Use git log HEAD..origin/main to see remote-only commits [OK]

Common Mistakes:

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