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Git fast-forward merge – why you should turn it off

Git is a standard version control tool. You should definitely use it even for small personal projects. And when it comes to any teamwork, it’s mandatory.

Unfortunately, with default Git configuration we will not always see our work history true. Here we will investigate what is Git fast-forward merge mode behavior, how does it affect repository history, and why one should think about disabling it.

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