diff --git a/docs/howtos/rebasing_a_pull_request.md b/docs/howtos/rebasing_a_pull_request.md index d620de73ff0..2b90fc15042 100644 --- a/docs/howtos/rebasing_a_pull_request.md +++ b/docs/howtos/rebasing_a_pull_request.md @@ -1,5 +1,3 @@ -# Rebasing a Pull Request - On certain occasions, it might be necessary to redirect a pull request from the develop branch to the latest release branch, such as `release-v*` (e.g., `release-v0.16.x` when working on version 0.16), or vice versa. This guide outlines the steps for rebasing a feature branch related to your pull request while maintaining a clean commit history. The demonstration centers on the process of rebasing a feature branch that is directed towards the `develop` branch in your pull request, transitioning it to the most recent release branch, identified as `release-v*`. If the need arises to rebase your pull request in the opposite direction—from `release-v*` to `develop` you can follow the same steps, just adjusting the branch names as indicated in the guide below. @@ -8,12 +6,7 @@ The demonstration centers on the process of rebasing a feature branch that is di - Make sure you have local versions of the `develop` branch and the `release-v*` branch. - Ensure that both branches are up to date. For this guide, we'll assume they are named `develop` and `release-v*`, respectively. -Locally, checkout your feature branch: -``` -git checkout develop -``` - -And run the following rebase command: +Locally, checkout your feature branch and run the following rebase command: ``` git rebase --onto release-v* develop