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You want to merge a long-lived feature branch into main but keep the commit history clean with a single commit representing all changes. Which merge strategy should you use and what is the correct sequence?

AUse <code>git merge --no-ff feature</code> to keep all commits and a merge commit.

BUse <code>git merge --squash feature</code> then commit manually.

CUse <code>git rebase main feature</code> then fast-forward merge.

DDelete <code>feature</code> and copy files manually.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify goal - single commit for all changes
Squash merge combines all commits from the feature branch into one commit on main, keeping history clean.
Step 2: Correct merge sequence
Run git merge --squash feature to prepare changes, then create a new commit manually with git commit.
Final Answer:
Use git merge --squash feature then commit manually. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Squash merge + manual commit = single clean commit [OK]

Quick Trick: Squash merge then commit for one clean commit [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Using --no-ff which keeps all commits
Confusing rebase with squash merge
Deleting branches instead of merging

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