[Solved] What will be the output of this command inside a Git repo?git config --list --show-originAssuming user.name is set globally and locally with different values. | Git

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What will be the output of this command inside a Git repo?

git config --list --show-origin

Assuming user.name is set globally and locally with different values.

AShows both global and local user.name with file origins

BShows only local user.name

CShows no user.name at all

DShows only global user.name

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand --list --show-origin
This command lists all config entries with the file they come from.
Step 2: Check behavior with duplicate keys
Both global and local user.name entries appear, showing their source files.
Final Answer:
Shows both global and local user.name with file origins -> Option A
Quick Check:
--show-origin lists all configs with source files [OK]

Quick Trick: Use --show-origin to see all config sources [OK]

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