Re: [PATCH] Documentation/tutorial: misc updates

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Jakub Narebski <jnareb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Horst H. von Brand wrote:
> 
> >> +------------------------------------------------
> >> +$ git branch -d experimental
> >> +------------------------------------------------
> >> +
> >> +This command ensures that the changes in the experimental branch are
> >> +already in the current branch.
> >> +

> > Huh? This deletes the branch, it doesn't ensure changes have been saved.

> It ensures that the branch we want to delete is in lineage of
> current branch (otherwise we would have to use -D).

I know. But it doesn't "ensure" anything, the /user/ has to ensure
beforehand that there are no outstanding changes for it to succeed. Fine
distinction, I know. But better be extra clear.
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