What does it mean to squash commits in git?

Question

What does Squashing commits in git mean. How do I squash commits in Github?

I\'m new to Git and I requested to be assigned to a newcomer bug in coala-analyzer. I fix

Answer 1

It means combining several commits into one. Have a look at :

https://ariejan.net/2011/07/05/git-squash-your-latests-commits-into-one/

Squash my last X commits together using Git