This post discusses the topic of Git history and explores the pros and cons of curating a clean commit history. It highlights the benefits and drawbacks of rebasing and emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse workflows and respecting team preferences. The post concludes by questioning the ultimate purpose of Git and advocating for a practical approach to managing commit history.
Table of contents
Decoding “Clean Git History”Why Rebase?The Upside of a Clean Commit HistoryThe Downside of Over-CurationUtilizing Git History CorrectlyThe Ultimate Purpose of GitSort: