[Solved] A developer runs these commands but gets an error:git push origin featureThe error says 'rejected - non-fast-forward'. What is the likely cause? | Git

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A developer runs these commands but gets an error:

git push origin feature

The error says 'rejected - non-fast-forward'. What is the likely cause?

ALocal branch is behind remote; pull needed before push

BBranch name 'feature' does not exist locally

CRemote repository is unreachable

DGit is not installed

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand 'non-fast-forward' error
This error means remote has commits not in local branch.
Step 2: Required action before pushing
Developer must pull and merge remote changes before pushing.
Final Answer:
Local branch is behind remote; pull needed before push -> Option A
Quick Check:
Non-fast-forward error = pull before push [OK]

Quick Trick: Pull before push if non-fast-forward error occurs [OK]

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