A developer is working on a new feature in a branch named 'newfeay000222118' and the current working primary branch is named 'pnm409024967' The developer requires a merge commit during a fast forward merge for record-keeping purposes. Which Git command must Be used?
A)

B)

C)

D)

Suggested Answer: B
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30 comments · newest first
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Trinidad
11 months ago
I didn't know you could force a merge commit like that!
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Georgeanna
11 months ago
Yup, that's correct! It's all about keeping the history clear.
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Evelynn
11 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? I thought fast-forward merges didn't create merge commits.
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Jennifer
11 months ago
Totally agree, that's the way to go!
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Von
12 months ago
You need to use `git merge --no-ff` for a merge commit.
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Melinda
12 months ago
I think it might be option C, but I need to double-check if it includes the `--no-ff` flag for the merge commit.
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Lawrence
1 year ago
I feel like one of the options has the right command, but I can't remember if it's `git merge` or something else entirely.
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Lashawnda
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question about merging branches, and it was something like `git merge --no-ff`, but I can't recall the exact syntax.
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Lachelle
1 year ago
I think we need to use the `--no-ff` option for the merge to create a merge commit, but I'm not entirely sure which command that applies to.
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Benedict
1 year ago
This is a good test of my Git knowledge. I'll carefully consider each option and try to apply my understanding of merge behavior to select the correct command.
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Renea
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the different branch names and the specific requirement for a merge commit. I'll need to double-check my understanding of Git merge strategies.
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Claribel
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got it. Based on the branch names and the need for a merge commit, I'm going to go with Option C.
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Weldon
1 year ago
Hmm, the requirement for a merge commit during a fast-forward merge is throwing me off. I'll have to review the Git documentation on that scenario.
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Augustine
1 year ago
This looks like a tricky Git question. I'll need to think through the different merge options carefully to determine the right command.
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Sabine
1 year ago
Option C for the win! I'm just impressed the developer is even using Git branches, to be honest. Most of the time, they just push straight to master and call it a day.
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Minna
1 year ago
Option C is definitely the way to go for the merge commit.
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Shelton
1 year ago
Yes, it's important for code organization and collaboration.
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Glen
1 year ago
I agree, using branches shows good development practice.
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Jose
2 years ago
Ah, the old 'I want the best of both worlds' problem. Option C is the way to go, though I'm still trying to figure out why anyone would want a merge commit in a fast forward scenario. Must be a developer thing.
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Jacquelyne
1 year ago
Yeah, it's definitely a developer thing to want a merge commit in a fast forward merge.
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Linn
1 year ago
I agree, Option C is the best choice here.
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Tom
2 years ago
Why do you think Option D is the correct answer?
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Bulah
2 years ago
Wait, what? A fast forward merge and a merge commit? That's like saying 'I want to run fast, but I also want to take the stairs.' Option C is the only one that makes sense here.
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Mertie
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is Option D.
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Ernest
2 years ago
Option C looks like the correct answer. The question specifically states that the developer requires a merge commit during a fast forward merge, and Option C shows the git merge command with the --no-ff flag, which creates a merge commit even in a fast forward scenario.
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Eveline
1 year ago
Good choice, Option C it is.
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Amber
1 year ago
Let's go with Option C then.
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Kina
1 year ago
I disagree, Option C is the correct answer.
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Iluminada
1 year ago
I think Option A might work too.
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Tom
2 years ago
I think the answer is Option C.