Interactive rebasing (git rebase -i HEAD~N) gives you complete control over your commit history before opening a pull request. You can squash messy commits into clean atomic changes.
Git Interactive Rebase
Squash, edit, reword, and reorder commits cleanly with git rebase -i.
Key Takeaways: Git Interactive Rebase
Mastering Git Interactive Rebase helps you write clean and reliable Git code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.
Git Interactive Rebase Code Example
Git# Interactive rebase of last 3 commits
git rebase -i HEAD~3
# Commands available inside editor:
# pick = use commit
# reword = use commit, but edit the commit message
# squash = meld into previous commitOutput
Allows history editing and commit squashing
Run this example on your own computer. The "Get Started" lesson shows how to set it up.
Finished this lesson?
Mark it complete to track your progress.
Stuck on something?
Ask the community in the CodesInTech forum.
Need a developer?
Learning on your own is great — and when you need professional help, our team builds custom software, websites and mobile apps for clients worldwide.
Explore Our Services