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Chapter 6 – Test Tools

Git Rebase – ISTQB Definition

Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team

Official ISTQB Definition

A Git operation that moves or replays commits from one branch onto another to produce a linear history.

In simple words

Rewriting your branch to sit on top of another branch for a clean history.

Exam tip

Never rebase shared branches — only local, unpushed work.

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