$ Understanding Git Rebase
Interactive visualization of how git pull --rebase keeps your history clean
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Initial State: Two Developers Working
You and your teammate both started from the same commits (A and B). Then each of you added your own changes independently.
Think of it like two people editing the same document - you both started with the same version.
origin/main (remote)
A
Initial commit
B
Shared base
your-feature (local)
A
Initial commit
B
Shared base
user@git-learning:~/project$
git pull --rebase
Key Takeaways
Clean History
Rebase creates a linear timeline that's easy to read and understand
No Merge Commits
Avoids cluttering your history with unnecessary merge commits
Professional Workflow
Makes it look like you worked on the latest version from the start