DevOps Complete Course - Merge Changes onto Master Branch

This video tutorial explains how to merge branches in Git. It starts with an introduction to the concept of branches and the importance of the master branch as a production branch. The tutorial then demonstrates the process of merging a test branch into the master branch using the Git merge command. It covers the necessary steps, including checking out the master branch, executing the merge, and verifying the changes. Finally, it shows how to push the merged changes to a remote repository, ensuring that all commits are updated and visible in the master branch.

What is the primary reason for merging the test branch into the master branch?

• To rename the test branch

• To create a backup of the test branch

• To ensure the master branch has the latest tested changes

• To delete the test branch

Which command is used to switch to the master branch before merging?

• git switch master

• git branch master

• git merge master

• git checkout master

What does the Git log command help you verify after a merge?

• The size of the repository

• The commit history including the merge

• The number of branches

• The list of remote repositories

Why should you perform a Git push after merging branches?

• To delete the local repository

• To update the remote repository with local changes

• To create a new branch

• To reset the commit history

What indicates that your local branch is ahead of the remote branch after a merge?

• A new file in the directory

• A change in branch name

• A message in Git status

• An error message