There are both merge and rebase branches in the logic, and previously
both had to handle fast-forwarding. Merge handled that implicitly
(because git merge handles it directly), while in rebase it was
explicit. Given that the --ff-only flag is meant to override any
--rebase or --no-rebase, make the code reflect that by handling
--ff-only before the merge-vs-rebase logic.
It turns out that this also fixes a bug for submodules. Previously,
when --ff-only was given, the code would run `merge --ff-only` on the
main module, and then run `submodule update --recursive --rebase` on the
submodules. With this change, we still run `merge --ff-only` on the
main module, but now run `submodule update --recursive --checkout` on
the submodules. I believe this better reflects the intent of --ff-only
to have it apply to both the main module and the submodules.
(Sidenote: It is somewhat interesting that all merges pass `--checkout`
to submodule update, even when `--no-ff` is specified, meaning that it
will only do fast-forward merges for submodules. This was discussed in
commit a6d7eb2c7a ("pull: optionally rebase submodules (remote submodule
changes only)", 2017-06-23). The same limitations apply now as then, so
we are not trying to fix this at this time.)
Signed-off-by: Elijah Newren <newren@gmail.com>
Signed-off-by: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
Git - fast, scalable, distributed revision control system
Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an
unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations
and full access to internals.
Git is an Open Source project covered by the GNU General Public
License version 2 (some parts of it are under different licenses,
compatible with the GPLv2). It was originally written by Linus
Torvalds with help of a group of hackers around the net.
Please read the file INSTALL for installation instructions.
Many Git online resources are accessible from https://git-scm.com/
including full documentation and Git related tools.
See Documentation/gittutorial.txt to get started, then see
Documentation/giteveryday.txt for a useful minimum set of commands, and
Documentation/git-<commandname>.txt for documentation of each command.
If git has been correctly installed, then the tutorial can also be
read with man gittutorial or git help tutorial, and the
documentation of each command with man git-<commandname> or git help <commandname>.
CVS users may also want to read Documentation/gitcvs-migration.txt
(man gitcvs-migration or git help cvs-migration if git is
installed).
Issues which are security relevant should be disclosed privately to
the Git Security mailing list git-security@googlegroups.com.
The maintainer frequently sends the "What's cooking" reports that
list the current status of various development topics to the mailing
list. The discussion following them give a good reference for
project status, development direction and remaining tasks.
The name "git" was given by Linus Torvalds when he wrote the very
first version. He described the tool as "the stupid content tracker"
and the name as (depending on your mood):
random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not
actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a
mispronunciation of "get" may or may not be relevant.
stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the
dictionary of slang.
"global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually
works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room.
"goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks
