If you run git rebase -i HEAD~3 and change the second commit's action from pick to squash, what happens?

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Git - Rebasing

If you run git rebase -i HEAD~3 and change the second commit's action from pick to squash, what happens?

AThe second commit is combined with the first commit

BThe second commit is deleted

CThe second commit is applied twice

DThe second commit becomes a new branch

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand squash action in rebase
Squash merges the commit into the previous one, combining their changes.
Step 2: Identify effect on second commit
The second commit's changes merge into the first commit, creating one combined commit.
Final Answer:
The second commit is combined with the first commit -> Option A
Quick Check:
squash = combine commit with previous [OK]

Quick Trick: Use squash to merge commits during interactive rebase [OK]

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