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I'm currently working on a project where we're using Git for version control. I've come across a scenario where I need to merge two branches, but I want to keep all the commit history from both branches intact. Can anyone recommend the best Git workflow or commands to achieve this while preserving the commit history?

[Md-arefin]

To merge two branches while preserving commit history in Git, use the git merge --no-ff <source_branch> command, where <source_branch> is the branch you want to merge from. The --no-ff flag ensures that a merge commit is created, maintaining the history of both branches. This approach helps track individual branch histories and provides clarity when reviewing changes.

[Md-arefin]

To merge two branches while preserving the commit history from both branches in Git, use the git merge --no-ff <source_branch> command. This command ensures that a merge commit is created, capturing the full history of changes from both branches, even if Git could perform a fast-forward merge.

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