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Git & Version Control

Interactive Rebase

/ˌɪntərˈæktɪv riːˈbeɪs/

Definition

A Git operation (git rebase -i) that lets you rewrite history: squash, reorder, edit, or drop individual commits.

Example in context

"Use interactive rebase to clean up 8 WIP commits into 2 meaningful commits before the PR."

Related terms

  • Squash — Combining multiple commits into a single commit, often done during PR review to clean up a noisy commit history.
  • Rebase — A Git operation that reapplies a series of commits onto a different base commit, resulting in a clean, linear history.

Practice this term

Master Interactive Rebase in context by working through exercises in the Git & Version Control module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Interactive Rebase" mean?

A Git operation (git rebase -i) that lets you rewrite history: squash, reorder, edit, or drop individual commits.

How do you pronounce "Interactive Rebase"?

"Interactive Rebase" is pronounced /ˌɪntərˈæktɪv riːˈbeɪs/.

Can you use "Interactive Rebase" in a sentence?

"Use interactive rebase to clean up 8 WIP commits into 2 meaningful commits before the PR."