What is the difference between git pull and git fetch + git merge?

Git Medium

Git — Medium

What is the difference between git pull and git fetch + git merge?

Key points

  • Git pull implicitly merges the fetched changes
  • Git fetch only downloads remote changes without merging
  • The tracking branch is crucial in git pull
  • Git pull can be configured to use different merge strategies
  • Git fetch provides more control over the merge process

Ready to go further?

Start full exam Practice more questions

Related questions