Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Observing a Git Repository after a Three-Way Merge

The video tutorial covers the process of merging the BR2 branch into the Master branch in a Git repository. It explains the structure of the repository post-merge, the details of the merge commit, and how to view changes using GitHub Desktop. The tutorial also demonstrates how to delete the BR2 branch after merging and discusses the implications of this action. Finally, it introduces Sourcetree as a tool for better visualization of branch histories.

What was the initial change observed in the working directory after merging the BR2 branch into the Master branch?

• No changes were observed.

• A new folder was deleted.

• Three new files were created.

• Two new files were added.

What is unique about a merge commit in Git?

• It has only one parent commit.

• It deletes the feature branch automatically.

• It does not have a commit message.

• It points to two parent commits.

How can you view the history of changes after a merge in GitHub Desktop?

• By accessing the 'Settings' tab.

• By using the 'Commit' tab.

• By opening the 'Branches' tab.

• By clicking on the 'History' tab.

What happens to the BR2 branch pointer after it is deleted?

• It remains visible in the commit history.

• It disappears from the commit history.

• It is archived for future reference.

• It points to the last commit in the Master branch.

Why was there no warning before deleting the BR2 branch?

• Because it was not merged yet.

• Because it was protected.

• Because it was already merged into the Master branch.

• Because it had no commits.

What limitation does GitHub Desktop have regarding branch visualization?

• It does not display the tree of all branches.

• It does not show the commit messages.

• It cannot merge branches.

• It does not allow branch deletion.

What tool is suggested for better visualization of branch histories?

• GitHub Desktop

• SourceTree

• Git Bash

• Visual Studio Code