How to use the command 'git rebase-patch' (with examples)

Git rebase-patch is a command that is part of the git-extras package. It allows you to find the commit to which a patch applies and perform a rebase. This can be useful when you have a patch file and want to apply it to the correct commit in your Git history.

Use case 1: Find the commit the patch applies to and do a rebase

Code:

git rebase-patch patch_file

Motivation:

When working with patches, it is essential to apply them to the correct commit in your Git history. By using git rebase-patch, you can easily find the commit to which the patch file applies and perform a rebase, ensuring that your changes are applied correctly and in the right order.

Explanation:

• patch_file: The path to the patch file you want to apply.

Example output:

Applying patch_file to commit 123ab45
Rebasing...

In this example, we are using git rebase-patch to apply the patch_file to the commit 123ab45. The command finds the commit to which the patch applies and performs a rebase, ensuring that the changes in the patch file are correctly applied to the commit.

Conclusion:

The git rebase-patch command is a convenient tool for finding the commit to which a patch applies and performing a rebase. By using this command, you can ensure that your patches are applied correctly and in the right order, improving the integrity and organization of your Git history.