You tried git rebase main but got an error: "You have unstaged changes." What should you do before rebasing?

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Git - Rebasing

You tried git rebase main but got an error: "You have unstaged changes." What should you do before rebasing?

ARun <code>git rebase --force</code> to ignore changes

BDelete your changes manually

CStash or commit your changes before rebasing

DSwitch to main branch directly

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand rebase requires clean working directory
Git prevents rebase if there are unstaged or uncommitted changes to avoid conflicts.
Step 2: Proper preparation before rebase
You should stash changes with git stash or commit them before rebasing.
Final Answer:
Stash or commit your changes before rebasing -> Option C
Quick Check:
Clean working directory needed before rebase [OK]

Quick Trick: Always stash or commit changes before rebasing [OK]

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