You attempt to create a pull request but receive an error indicating the remote branch does not exist. What is the most probable reason?

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Git - Collaboration Workflows

AYour local branch has merge conflicts.

BYou forgot to push your local branch to the remote repository.

CThe remote repository is down.

DYou have uncommitted changes locally.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the error
The error about the branch not existing remotely means the remote repository has no record of your branch.
Step 2: Identify the cause
This usually happens if you have not pushed your local branch to the remote before creating the pull request.
Final Answer:
You forgot to push your local branch to the remote repository. -> Option B
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