Git merge master into feature branch

Question

Let’s say we have the following situation in Git:

1. A created repository:

   mkdir GitTest2
   cd GitTest2
   git init
   

2. Some m

Answer 1

Based on this article, you should:

• create new branch which is based upon new version of master

  git branch -b newmaster

• merge your old feature branch into new one

  git checkout newmaster

• resolve conflict on new feature branch

The first two commands can be combined to git checkout -b newmaster.

This way your history stays clear because you don't need back merges. And you don't need to be so super cautious since you don't need to do a Git rebase.