Git - Remote Repositories
You cloned a repo and want to track a remote branch
feature-x without switching branches. Which command is correct?You cloned a repo and want to track a remote branch feature-x without switching branches. Which command is correct?
hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Create tracking branch without checkout
git branch --track feature-x origin/feature-xcreates a local branch tracking remote without switching.Step 2: Analyze other options
git checkout feature-x origin/feature-xis invalid syntax;git branch feature-xcreates branch from current HEAD but does not set tracking;git fetchonly downloads data.Final Answer:
git branch --track feature-x origin/feature-x -> Option BQuick Check:
Create tracking branch without checkout = git branch --track [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 'git branch --track' to create tracking branch without switching [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using checkout with two branch names
- Assuming git branch sets tracking without --track
- Confusing fetch with branch creation
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