You have a feature branch with commits A-B-C diverged from main. After running git rebase main on your feature branch, what happens?

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Git - Rebasing

You have a feature branch with commits A-B-C diverged from main. After running git rebase main on your feature branch, what happens?

ACommits A-B-C are replayed on top of the latest main branch commits

BA merge commit is created combining feature and main branches

CThe feature branch is deleted and replaced by main

DThe main branch is reset to the feature branch commits

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand git rebase effect
Git rebase moves the base of the feature branch to the tip of main, replaying commits A-B-C on top.
Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options
No merge commit is created, branches are not deleted or reset by rebase.
Final Answer:
Commits A-B-C are replayed on top of the latest main branch commits -> Option A
Quick Check:
Rebase replays commits = D [OK]

Quick Trick: Rebase replays commits on new base [OK]

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