Fast-Forward vs Non-FF
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What is Fast-Forward vs Non-FF?
A fast-forward merge happens when the target branch has no new commits since the feature branch was created, so Git simply moves the branch pointer forward without creating a new commit. A non-fast-forward merge occurs when both branches have diverged, requiring Git to create a dedicated merge commit that ties the two histories together. Developers can force a merge commit even when a fast-forward is possible by using git merge --no-ff, which some teams prefer for a clearer history.
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Is this Fast-Forward vs Non-FF tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 36 of 155 in the free Git and GitHub roadmap, in stage 6, Merge Strategies. If you are new to Git and GitHub, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.