Git merge vs git rebase

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200

Sooner or later every Git user faces the same question: should I merge or rebase? Both commands integrate changes from one branch into another, and the end result — your branch contains the other branch’s commits — looks similar at first glance. The difference lies in how the history is shaped, and that has real consequences for your team.

Let’s look at what each command actually does, what it costs, and when to reach for one over the other.

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Git merge vs git rebase