git merge --squash

Git merge --squash is a useful command for combining multiple commits into a single

easy-to-read commit. When you use the --squash option

Git will condense all of the changes from the commits being merged into a single commit

rather than keeping each individual commit separate.

This can be helpful in a number of situations. For example

if you are working on a feature branch and have made several commits as you develop the feature

using --squash when merging the branch back into the main branch can make the commit history cleaner and easier to understand. It can also be useful when merging in changes from a long-running branch or a branch with many small

incremental commits.

To use the --squash option

you simply add it to the git merge command followed by the branch you want to merge. For example:

```

git merge --squash feature-branch

```

After running this command

Git will combine all of the changes from the feature-branch into a single commit that you can then edit and customize before finalizing the merge. This allows you to create a clean

concise commit message that accurately describes the changes being merged.

One important thing to note is that when you use --squash

Git will not automatically commit the changes for you. Instead

it will stage the changes from the merge

allowing you to review them and make any necessary adjustments before finalizing the commit.

Overall

the --squash option in Git merge can be a powerful tool for simplifying the commit history and making it easier to track changes and understand the evolution of a project. By condensing multiple commits into a single

logical commit

you can maintain a clean and organized repository that is easier for you and your team to work with.