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Squashing Commits

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Git - Squashing Commits

Objective

Learn how to squash commits

Instructions

  1. In a git repository, create a new file with the content "Mario" and create a new commit
  2. Make change to the content of the file you just created so the content is "Mario & Luigi" and create another commit
  3. Verify you have two separate commits
  4. Squash the latest two commits into one commit

After you complete the exercise

Answer the following:

  • What is the reason for squashing commits?
  • Is it possible to squash more than 2 commits?