200-901 Software Development and Design Practice Question
In version control with Git, which command creates a new branch and switches to it in one step?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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git checkout -b <branch>
git checkout -b <branch> creates and switches. git branch <branch> creates but does not switch. git switch -c is also valid but not listed.
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git checkout -b <branch>
Why this is correct
Creates and switches.
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git checkout <branch>
Why it's wrong here
Switches to existing branch.
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git branch <branch>
Why it's wrong here
Only creates branch.
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git switch <branch>
Why it's wrong here
Switches to existing branch.
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