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Git Merge vs. Rebase vs.Squash Commit

Git merge, rebase, and squash commits are distinct methods for integrating changes from one branch into another, each manipulating the commit history in different ways. Choosing the right method involves balancing a desire for a clean, linear history against the risks of rewriting shared history and complicating collaboration.

MergeRebaseSquash CommitCommit HistoryLinear HistoryNon-destructive OperationSHA-1 HashForce-pushingThree-way MergeGit Bisect

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