Git Rebase Guide
The Golden Command 🏆
git rebase --onto master $(git merge-base master your-branch)
Why It’s Amazing
- Surgical precision: Only replays commits unique to your branch
- No duplicate drama: Avoids the “commit déjà vu” syndrome
- Conflict minimization: Less merge pain = more coffee time
Full Safety Protocol
# 1. Backup your branch (because paranoia is a virtue)
git branch your-branch-backup
# 2. Update master (don't build on ancient history)
git checkout master
git pull upstream master
# 3. The magic rebase
git checkout your-branch
git rebase --onto master $(git merge-base master your-branch)
# If things go sideways:
git rebase --abort
git reset --hard your-branch-backup
Remember It By
Think “archaeological transplant”:
merge-base: Find the ancient split point--onto: Carefully move your precious commits$(): Your time machine coordinates
Last updated: January 2025 Status: Tested on `kubernetes/kubernetes 🚢
Let’s see our beautiful new commit chain
git log --oneline --graph -n 10