Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp - Difference Between Merge and Rebase

The video tutorial discusses the differences between git merge and git rebase, highlighting the preference for git merge due to its ability to preserve history and provide detailed conflict resolution. It explains the drawbacks of rebase, such as loss of history and lack of conflict information, and suggests using rebase in private branches where history preservation is not critical. A practical example is provided to illustrate the use of rebase in a private setting. The tutorial concludes with a summary and revision of the key points discussed.

Why is git merge preferred over git rebase when it comes to history?

• Git merge combines histories of branches, preserving their individual histories.

• Git rebase creates a new history for each branch.

• Git merge deletes the history of the feature branch.

• Git rebase merges histories without conflicts.

What is a major issue with conflict resolution in git rebase?

• It creates a new branch for conflicts.

• It automatically resolves all conflicts.

• It does not retain conflict information.

• It provides detailed conflict information.

How does git rebase affect the order of changes?

• It maintains the original order of changes.

• It merges changes without altering the order.

• It places new commits at the top, disrupting the order.

• It places new commits at the bottom.

When is it advisable to use git rebase?

• For public branches in open-source projects.

• For private branches where history is not a concern.

• For resolving conflicts in shared branches.

• For merging main branches in large projects.

What is a key advantage of using git merge over git rebase in shared projects?

• It allows for faster merging.

• It preserves the individual histories of branches.

• It simplifies the commit history.

• It automatically resolves all conflicts.

Why is git rebase not recommended for open-source projects?

• It does not preserve the history, which is crucial for open-source projects.

• It deletes the history of all branches.

• It automatically merges all branches.

• It is slower than git merge.

In what scenario is git rebase particularly useful?

• When working on a shared branch with multiple collaborators.

• When working on a private branch to clean up commit history.

• When merging changes from the main branch to a feature branch.

• When resolving conflicts in a public repository.