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It's worth noting that saying git pull --rebase is the same as git fetch and git rebase is basically how it is, but it's not exactly semantically equivalent. There are some differences, some of which are explained here. gitolite.com/git-pull--rebase

w0rp
– w0rp

2015-08-20 09:47:47 +00:00
Commented Aug 20, 2015 at 9:47
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It's what I would call a "convenient lie," to borrow a phrase from Scott Meyers. It's a good way to explain it regardless.

w0rp
– w0rp

2015-08-20 09:49:44 +00:00
Commented Aug 20, 2015 at 9:49
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Very briefly. I can't understand the difference. What so important about fetch?

Green
– Green

2019-11-06 08:36:59 +00:00
Commented Nov 6, 2019 at 8:36

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