Git rebase rewrites commit history for cleaner, more linear projects. Here's how to use it effectively and safely.
Understanding Rebase
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Interactive Rebase
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Common Rebase Workflows
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Handling Conflicts
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Rebase vs Merge
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Safe Rebasing Practices
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Advanced Rebase Operations
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Team Workflows
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Git Configuration for Rebasing
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Rebase Aliases
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Troubleshooting
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Best Practices
Do:
✓ Rebase local/personal branches
✓ Clean up commits before PR
✓ Use --force-with-lease
✓ Create backup branches
Don't:
✗ Rebase public/shared branches
✗ Rebase after pushing to shared repo
✗ Use --force on main/master
✗ Rebase without understanding consequences
Workflow:
✓ Rebase feature onto main regularly
✓ Squash fixup commits
✓ Write meaningful commit messages
✓ Test after rebase
Conclusion
Git rebase creates cleaner history but requires care. Use it for personal branches before merging, always use --force-with-lease for pushing, and never rebase shared commits. Master interactive rebase for cleaning up commits before pull requests. When in doubt, merge is safer.