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 happens to the contents of the working directory after merging branches?

Explain the significance of the merge commit in the master branch.

What are the characteristics of a commit object with two parents?

Describe the process of deleting a branch after it has been merged.

What is the role of the Git log command in understanding the commit history?

How does Git handle the commit history after a branch is deleted?

What features are lacking in GitHub desktop regarding branch management?