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Mastering Git & GitHub Collaboration: The Ultimate Guide to Cherry-Picking, Rebasing, and Squashing Commits
Git and GitHub have become essential tools for developers working on collaborative projects. Whether you are part of a team or contributing to an open-source project, understanding how to use Git’s advanced features can significantly improve your workflow. In this post, we will explore some critical aspects of collaboration using Git and GitHub: Cherry-Picking a Commit, Rebasing a Branch, and Squashing Commits During Rebase.
1. Collaboration: The Heart of Git and GitHub
Collaboration is one of the primary reasons Git and GitHub have become so popular among developers. Git allows developers to work on different parts of the same project simultaneously without stepping on each other's toes. GitHub, as a platform, provides an environment to host and share Git repositories, making it easier to collaborate with other developers.
When collaborating on a project, you may need to perform tasks like merging changes, resolving conflicts, or managing commits to ensure a smooth workflow. Below are some advanced Git techniques that will help you collaborate effectively.
