How Do I Update My Branch

Running git rebase dev while on the feature branch should do the trick (update local dev from origin first, if necessary). That will replay your changes from the feature branch onto dev, then sets the feature head to be the head of the new history.

How do I keep my branch updated?

Running git rebase dev while on the feature branch should do the trick (update local dev from origin first, if necessary). That will replay your changes from the feature branch onto dev, then sets the feature head to be the head of the new history.

How do I update my GitHub branch?

In GitHub Desktop, use the Current Branch drop-down, and select the local branch you want to update. To pull any commits from the remote branch, click Pull origin or Pull origin with rebase. Resolve any merge conflicts in your preferred way, using a text editor, the command line, or another tool.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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