Git · Middle · Question 34 of 75

What does `pull.ff = only` in Git config do?

1Pull fetches only the current branch
✓Correct answer: Pull succeeds only if it can fast-forward
3Pull always creates a merge commit

Explanation

If your branch has diverged, pull stops instead of creating a surprise merge, and you decide whether to rebase or merge.

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