You have a local branch release with new commits. You want to push it to remote origin and set it to track the remote branch. Which command should you use?

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You have a local branch release with new commits. You want to push it to remote origin and set it to track the remote branch. Which command should you use?

Agit push origin release

Bgit push origin -u release

Cgit push -u origin release

Dgit push --set-upstream release origin

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand tracking branches
To set the local branch to track the remote branch, use the -u or --set-upstream option with git push.
Step 2: Apply correct syntax
The correct syntax is git push -u origin release which pushes and sets upstream tracking.
Final Answer:
git push -u origin release -> Option C
Quick Check:
Use -u to set upstream tracking [OK]

Quick Trick: Use 'git push -u origin branch' to set tracking [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Placing -u after remote and branch incorrectly
Using --set-upstream with wrong argument order
Forgetting to set upstream and needing manual tracking

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