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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa039.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-cherry-pick\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-cherry-pick\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/git-cherry-pick","crawl_time":1775607545,"first_indexed_time":1696258949,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,phoenixnap!\/kb\/git-cherry-pick s443","src_root_hash":"8557101678125738839","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Cherry-Pick from Another Branch in Git | phoenixNAP KB","meta_descriptions":["This step-by-step guide explains cherry-picking and shows how to cherry-pick a commit from one branch into another one in Git."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Topics:\nCherry-picking in Git is a useful operation that allows users to select and apply a single commit from one branch to another. It is an alternative to\ngit rebase and git merge\n, which are used to apply multiple commits to another branch.\nThis tutorial will show how to cherry-pick a commit from another branch in Git.\nPrerequisites\nGit installed (follow our tutorials to\ninstall Git on Ubuntu\n, \nmacOS\n, \nWindows\n, \nCentOS 7\n, or \nCentOS 8\n).\nA\nGit repository\n.\nA\nseparate branch\nwith multiple\ncommits\n.\nWhat Is Cherry-Picking in Git?\nCherry-picking in Git is a process of choosing and applying\nspecific commits\nfrom one branch to another. Through cherry-picking, users can extract one or several commits from one branch's history and apply them as\nnew commits\non a different branch.\nThe process helps incorporate specific changes, such as bug fixes or features, without merging the entire source branch. Picking individual commits facilitates management and integrates changes granularly within a Git repository.\nWhen to Use Git Cherry-Picking?\nUse cherry-picking in Git to select specific changes from one branch and apply them to another without merging the entire branch. It is a great option for selectively incorporating bug fixes, features, or other changes from one branch into another.\nWhile cherry-picking is a valuable tool for selective changes, consider the context of your project and its potential implications on commit history, collaboration, and code dependencies. If there are possible negative implications of cherry-picking, opt for alternative Git strategies like merging or rebasing.\nThe situations when you need to avoid using Git cherry-pick are:\nWhen changes depend on a series of commits\n. If the commit you want to pick depends on a series of commits in the source branch and cherry-picking them individually would break the intended functionality, merging or rebasing the entire branch is a better choice. Cherry-picking individual commits may result in the code not working as expected.\nWhen it disrupts branch integrity.\nCherry-picking can disrupt the chronological order of commits in a branch's history. Avoid cherry-picking if it is crucial to preserve the exact branch history.\nWhen it duplicates commits.\nCherry-picking can lead to duplicated commits if the same changes are cherry-picked into multiple branches. Doing so makes it hard to track changes and increases the risk of conflicts in the future.\nWhen it causes merge conflicts.\nCherry-picking can introduce complex\nmerge conflicts\n, especially when the same changes have occurred in the source and target branches. In that case, it is simpler to merge the branches instead.\nHow to Use Git Cherry-Picking?\nTo cherry-pick in Git, utilize the\ngit log\ncommand to pinpoint the commit you want to cherry-pick. Then, cherry-pick the commit onto the target branch using the commit ID.\nFollow the steps below:\n1. Find the commit ID by running:\ngit log\nFor this tutorial, we will cherry-pick the commit\n71277daebbb157f7018a73e482e2379d9efceb64\n(new file) from the\nmaster\nbranch. Take note of the commit ID you want to cherry-pick, as you will need it later.\n2.\nSwitch to the branch\nyou want to cherry-pick the commit to. The syntax is:\ngit switch [branch-name]\nWe will cherry-pick the commit to a branch named\ntest-branch\n:\n3. After switching to the target branch, cherry-pick the commit using the commit ID you copied from the log. The syntax for cherry-picking is:\ngit cherry-pick [commit id]\nWe will run the following command to cherry-pick the commit mentioned earlier:\ngit cherry-pick 71277daebbb157f7018a73e482e2379d9efceb64\nThe command cherry-picks the specified commit from the\nmaster\nbranch to the\ntest-branch\n, adding a new commit in the branch history, as shown in the output of\ngit reflog\n:\nConclusion\nGit cherry-pick is a powerful and versatile tool that allows to selectively apply specific commits from one branch to another. 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It is an alternative to [git rebase and git merge](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/git-rebase-vs-merge), which are used to apply multiple commits to another branch.\n\n**This tutorial will show how to cherry-pick a commit from another branch in Git.**\n\n![How to cherry-pick from another branch in Git - a tutorial.](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20400'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![How to cherry-pick from another branch in Git - a tutorial.](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-cherry-pick-from-another-branch-in-git.png)\n\nPrerequisites\n\n- Git installed (follow our tutorials to [install Git on Ubuntu](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-install-git-on-ubuntu), [macOS](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/install-git-on-mac), [Windows](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-install-git-windows), [CentOS 7](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-install-git-on-centos-7), or [CentOS 8](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-install-git-centos-8)).\n- A [Git repository](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/what-is-a-git-repository).\n- A [separate branch](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/git-create-new-branch) with multiple [commits](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-git-works#ftoc-heading-3).\n## What Is Cherry-Picking in Git?\nCherry-picking in Git is a process of choosing and applying **specific commits** from one branch to another. Through cherry-picking, users can extract one or several commits from one branch's history and apply them as [new commits](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-use-git#ftoc-heading-8) on a different branch.\n\nThe process helps incorporate specific changes, such as bug fixes or features, without merging the entire source branch. Picking individual commits facilitates management and integrates changes granularly within a Git repository.\n\n## When to Use Git Cherry-Picking?\nUse cherry-picking in Git to select specific changes from one branch and apply them to another without merging the entire branch. It is a great option for selectively incorporating bug fixes, features, or other changes from one branch into another.\n\nWhile cherry-picking is a valuable tool for selective changes, consider the context of your project and its potential implications on commit history, collaboration, and code dependencies. If there are possible negative implications of cherry-picking, opt for alternative Git strategies like merging or rebasing.\n\nThe situations when you need to avoid using Git cherry-pick are:\n\n- **When changes depend on a series of commits**. If the commit you want to pick depends on a series of commits in the source branch and cherry-picking them individually would break the intended functionality, merging or rebasing the entire branch is a better choice. Cherry-picking individual commits may result in the code not working as expected.\n- **When it disrupts branch integrity.** Cherry-picking can disrupt the chronological order of commits in a branch's history. Avoid cherry-picking if it is crucial to preserve the exact branch history.\n- **When it duplicates commits.** Cherry-picking can lead to duplicated commits if the same changes are cherry-picked into multiple branches. Doing so makes it hard to track changes and increases the risk of conflicts in the future.\n- **When it causes merge conflicts.** Cherry-picking can introduce complex [merge conflicts](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-resolve-merge-conflicts-in-git), especially when the same changes have occurred in the source and target branches. In that case, it is simpler to merge the branches instead.\n## How to Use Git Cherry-Picking?\nTo cherry-pick in Git, utilize the **`git log`** command to pinpoint the commit you want to cherry-pick. Then, cherry-pick the commit onto the target branch using the commit ID.\n\nFollow the steps below:\n\n1\\. Find the commit ID by running:\n```\ngit log\n```\n![Checking the Git log for commit ID.](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20344'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Checking the Git log for commit ID.](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/see-the-git-log.png)\n\nFor this tutorial, we will cherry-pick the commit **`71277daebbb157f7018a73e482e2379d9efceb64`** (new file) from the **`master`** branch. Take note of the commit ID you want to cherry-pick, as you will need it later.\n\n2\\. [Switch to the branch](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/git-switch-branch) you want to cherry-pick the commit to. The syntax is:\n```\ngit switch [branch-name]\n```\nWe will cherry-pick the commit to a branch named **`test-branch`**:\n\n![Switching branches in Git.](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20130'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Switching branches in Git.](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/switch-branch-in-git.png)\n\n3\\. After switching to the target branch, cherry-pick the commit using the commit ID you copied from the log. The syntax for cherry-picking is:\n```\ngit cherry-pick [commit id]\n```\nWe will run the following command to cherry-pick the commit mentioned earlier:\n```\ngit cherry-pick 71277daebbb157f7018a73e482e2379d9efceb64\n```\n![Using cherry-pick on a commit in Git.](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20192'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Using cherry-pick on a commit in Git.](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cherry-picking-a-commit-in-git.png)\n\nThe command cherry-picks the specified commit from the **`master`** branch to the **`test-branch`**, adding a new commit in the branch history, as shown in the output of **`git reflog`**:\n\n![Checking the cherry-pick commit in git reflog.](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20274'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Checking the cherry-pick commit in git reflog.](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/see-cherry-pick-in-branch-history.png)\n\n**Note:** See how to [undo the last commit](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/git-revert-last-commit) using **`git revert`**.\n\nConclusion\n\nGit cherry-pick is a powerful and versatile tool that allows to selectively apply specific commits from one branch to another. 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All Rights Reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7ca3bb5c515df96f3d0e5c308042255b?s=200&d=mm&r=g)\n\nTopics:\n\nCherry-picking in Git is a useful operation that allows users to select and apply a single commit from one branch to another. It is an alternative to [git rebase and git merge](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/git-rebase-vs-merge), which are used to apply multiple commits to another branch. **This tutorial will show how to cherry-pick a commit from another branch in Git.** ![How to cherry-pick from another branch in Git - a tutorial.](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-cherry-pick-from-another-branch-in-git.png) Prerequisites Git installed (follow our tutorials to [install Git on Ubuntu](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-install-git-on-ubuntu), [macOS](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/install-git-on-mac), [Windows](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-install-git-windows), [CentOS 7](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-install-git-on-centos-7), or [CentOS 8](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-install-git-centos-8)). A [Git repository](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/what-is-a-git-repository). A [separate branch](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/git-create-new-branch) with multiple [commits](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-git-works#ftoc-heading-3). What Is Cherry-Picking in Git? Cherry-picking in Git is a process of choosing and applying **specific commits** from one branch to another. Through cherry-picking, users can extract one or several commits from one branch's history and apply them as [new commits](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-use-git#ftoc-heading-8) on a different branch. The process helps incorporate specific changes, such as bug fixes or features, without merging the entire source branch. Picking individual commits facilitates management and integrates changes granularly within a Git repository. When to Use Git Cherry-Picking? Use cherry-picking in Git to select specific changes from one branch and apply them to another without merging the entire branch. It is a great option for selectively incorporating bug fixes, features, or other changes from one branch into another. While cherry-picking is a valuable tool for selective changes, consider the context of your project and its potential implications on commit history, collaboration, and code dependencies. If there are possible negative implications of cherry-picking, opt for alternative Git strategies like merging or rebasing. The situations when you need to avoid using Git cherry-pick are: **When changes depend on a series of commits**. If the commit you want to pick depends on a series of commits in the source branch and cherry-picking them individually would break the intended functionality, merging or rebasing the entire branch is a better choice. Cherry-picking individual commits may result in the code not working as expected. **When it disrupts branch integrity.** Cherry-picking can disrupt the chronological order of commits in a branch's history. Avoid cherry-picking if it is crucial to preserve the exact branch history. **When it duplicates commits.** Cherry-picking can lead to duplicated commits if the same changes are cherry-picked into multiple branches. Doing so makes it hard to track changes and increases the risk of conflicts in the future. **When it causes merge conflicts.** Cherry-picking can introduce complex [merge conflicts](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/how-to-resolve-merge-conflicts-in-git), especially when the same changes have occurred in the source and target branches. In that case, it is simpler to merge the branches instead. How to Use Git Cherry-Picking? To cherry-pick in Git, utilize the **`git log`** command to pinpoint the commit you want to cherry-pick. Then, cherry-pick the commit onto the target branch using the commit ID. Follow the steps below: 1\\. Find the commit ID by running: ![Checking the Git log for commit ID.](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/see-the-git-log.png) For this tutorial, we will cherry-pick the commit **`71277daebbb157f7018a73e482e2379d9efceb64`** (new file) from the **`master`** branch. Take note of the commit ID you want to cherry-pick, as you will need it later. 2\\. [Switch to the branch](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/git-switch-branch) you want to cherry-pick the commit to. The syntax is: We will cherry-pick the commit to a branch named **`test-branch`**: ![Switching branches in Git.](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/switch-branch-in-git.png) 3\\. After switching to the target branch, cherry-pick the commit using the commit ID you copied from the log. The syntax for cherry-picking is: We will run the following command to cherry-pick the commit mentioned earlier: ![Using cherry-pick on a commit in Git.](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cherry-picking-a-commit-in-git.png) The command cherry-picks the specified commit from the **`master`** branch to the **`test-branch`**, adding a new commit in the branch history, as shown in the output of **`git reflog`**: ![Checking the cherry-pick commit in git reflog.](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/see-cherry-pick-in-branch-history.png) Conclusion Git cherry-pick is a powerful and versatile tool that allows to selectively apply specific commits from one branch to another. However, make sure to use cherry-picking with caution and ensure that the changes you apply are appropriate in the context of the project to avoid conflicts and code inconsistencies. Next, see how to [check out a file from another branch](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/git-checkout-file-from-another-branch) or learn to [squash commits in Git](https:\/\/phoenixnap.com\/kb\/git-squash). Was this article helpful? YesNo","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Topics: Cherry-picking in Git is a useful operation that allows users to select and apply a single commit from one branch to another. It is an alternative to git rebase and git merge , which are used to apply multiple commits to another branch. This tutorial will show how to cherry-pick a commit from another branch in Git. Prerequisites Git installed (follow our tutorials to install Git on Ubuntu , macOS , Windows , CentOS 7 , or CentOS 8 ). A Git repository . A separate branch with multiple commits . What Is Cherry-Picking in Git? Cherry-picking in Git is a process of choosing and applying specific commits from one branch to another. Through cherry-picking, users can extract one or several commits from one branch's history and apply them as new commits on a different branch. The process helps incorporate specific changes, such as bug fixes or features, without merging the entire source branch. Picking individual commits facilitates management and integrates changes granularly within a Git repository. When to Use Git Cherry-Picking? Use cherry-picking in Git to select specific changes from one branch and apply them to another without merging the entire branch. It is a great option for selectively incorporating bug fixes, features, or other changes from one branch into another. While cherry-picking is a valuable tool for selective changes, consider the context of your project and its potential implications on commit history, collaboration, and code dependencies. If there are possible negative implications of cherry-picking, opt for alternative Git strategies like merging or rebasing. The situations when you need to avoid using Git cherry-pick are: When changes depend on a series of commits . If the commit you want to pick depends on a series of commits in the source branch and cherry-picking them individually would break the intended functionality, merging or rebasing the entire branch is a better choice. Cherry-picking individual commits may result in the code not working as expected. When it disrupts branch integrity. Cherry-picking can disrupt the chronological order of commits in a branch's history. Avoid cherry-picking if it is crucial to preserve the exact branch history. When it duplicates commits. Cherry-picking can lead to duplicated commits if the same changes are cherry-picked into multiple branches. Doing so makes it hard to track changes and increases the risk of conflicts in the future. When it causes merge conflicts. Cherry-picking can introduce complex merge conflicts , especially when the same changes have occurred in the source and target branches. In that case, it is simpler to merge the branches instead. How to Use Git Cherry-Picking? To cherry-pick in Git, utilize the git log command to pinpoint the commit you want to cherry-pick. Then, cherry-pick the commit onto the target branch using the commit ID. Follow the steps below: 1. Find the commit ID by running: git log For this tutorial, we will cherry-pick the commit 71277daebbb157f7018a73e482e2379d9efceb64 (new file) from the master branch. Take note of the commit ID you want to cherry-pick, as you will need it later. 2. Switch to the branch you want to cherry-pick the commit to. The syntax is: git switch [branch-name] We will cherry-pick the commit to a branch named test-branch : 3. After switching to the target branch, cherry-pick the commit using the commit ID you copied from the log. The syntax for cherry-picking is: git cherry-pick [commit id] We will run the following command to cherry-pick the commit mentioned earlier: git cherry-pick 71277daebbb157f7018a73e482e2379d9efceb64 The command cherry-picks the specified commit from the master branch to the test-branch , adding a new commit in the branch history, as shown in the output of git reflog : Conclusion Git cherry-pick is a powerful and versatile tool that allows to selectively apply specific commits from one branch to another. However, make sure to use cherry-picking with caution and ensure that the changes you apply are appropriate in the context of the project to avoid conflicts and code inconsistencies. Next, see how to check out a file from another branch or learn to squash commits in Git . Was this article helpful? Yes No
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It is an alternative to [git rebase and git merge](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-rebase-vs-merge), which are used to apply multiple commits to another branch. This tutorial will show how to cherry-pick a commit from another branch in Git. ![How to cherry-pick from another branch in Git - a tutorial.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20400'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![How to cherry-pick from another branch in Git - a tutorial.](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/how-to-cherry-pick-from-another-branch-in-git.png) Prerequisites - Git installed (follow our tutorials to [install Git on Ubuntu](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-git-on-ubuntu), [macOS](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/install-git-on-mac), [Windows](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-git-windows), [CentOS 7](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-git-on-centos-7), or [CentOS 8](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-git-centos-8)). - A [Git repository](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/what-is-a-git-repository). - A [separate branch](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-create-new-branch) with multiple [commits](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-git-works#ftoc-heading-3). ## What Is Cherry-Picking in Git? Cherry-picking in Git is a process of choosing and applying specific commits from one branch to another. Through cherry-picking, users can extract one or several commits from one branch's history and apply them as [new commits](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-use-git#ftoc-heading-8) on a different branch. The process helps incorporate specific changes, such as bug fixes or features, without merging the entire source branch. Picking individual commits facilitates management and integrates changes granularly within a Git repository. ## When to Use Git Cherry-Picking? Use cherry-picking in Git to select specific changes from one branch and apply them to another without merging the entire branch. It is a great option for selectively incorporating bug fixes, features, or other changes from one branch into another. While cherry-picking is a valuable tool for selective changes, consider the context of your project and its potential implications on commit history, collaboration, and code dependencies. If there are possible negative implications of cherry-picking, opt for alternative Git strategies like merging or rebasing. The situations when you need to avoid using Git cherry-pick are: - When changes depend on a series of commits. If the commit you want to pick depends on a series of commits in the source branch and cherry-picking them individually would break the intended functionality, merging or rebasing the entire branch is a better choice. Cherry-picking individual commits may result in the code not working as expected. - When it disrupts branch integrity. Cherry-picking can disrupt the chronological order of commits in a branch's history. Avoid cherry-picking if it is crucial to preserve the exact branch history. - When it duplicates commits. Cherry-picking can lead to duplicated commits if the same changes are cherry-picked into multiple branches. Doing so makes it hard to track changes and increases the risk of conflicts in the future. - When it causes merge conflicts. Cherry-picking can introduce complex [merge conflicts](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-resolve-merge-conflicts-in-git), especially when the same changes have occurred in the source and target branches. In that case, it is simpler to merge the branches instead. ## How to Use Git Cherry-Picking? To cherry-pick in Git, utilize the `git log` command to pinpoint the commit you want to cherry-pick. Then, cherry-pick the commit onto the target branch using the commit ID. Follow the steps below: 1\. Find the commit ID by running: ``` git log ``` ![Checking the Git log for commit ID.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20344'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Checking the Git log for commit ID.](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/see-the-git-log.png) For this tutorial, we will cherry-pick the commit `71277daebbb157f7018a73e482e2379d9efceb64` (new file) from the `master` branch. Take note of the commit ID you want to cherry-pick, as you will need it later. 2\. [Switch to the branch](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-switch-branch) you want to cherry-pick the commit to. The syntax is: ``` git switch [branch-name] ``` We will cherry-pick the commit to a branch named `test-branch`: ![Switching branches in Git.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Switching branches in Git.](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/switch-branch-in-git.png) 3\. After switching to the target branch, cherry-pick the commit using the commit ID you copied from the log. The syntax for cherry-picking is: ``` git cherry-pick [commit id] ``` We will run the following command to cherry-pick the commit mentioned earlier: ``` git cherry-pick 71277daebbb157f7018a73e482e2379d9efceb64 ``` ![Using cherry-pick on a commit in Git.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20192'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Using cherry-pick on a commit in Git.](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cherry-picking-a-commit-in-git.png) The command cherry-picks the specified commit from the `master` branch to the `test-branch`, adding a new commit in the branch history, as shown in the output of `git reflog`: ![Checking the cherry-pick commit in git reflog.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20274'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Checking the cherry-pick commit in git reflog.](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/see-cherry-pick-in-branch-history.png) Note: See how to [undo the last commit](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-revert-last-commit) using `git revert`. Conclusion Git cherry-pick is a powerful and versatile tool that allows to selectively apply specific commits from one branch to another. However, make sure to use cherry-picking with caution and ensure that the changes you apply are appropriate in the context of the project to avoid conflicts and code inconsistencies. Next, see how to [check out a file from another branch](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-checkout-file-from-another-branch) or learn to [squash commits in Git](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-squash). Was this article helpful? 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Readable Markdown	![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7ca3bb5c515df96f3d0e5c308042255b?s=200&d=mm&r=g) Topics: Cherry-picking in Git is a useful operation that allows users to select and apply a single commit from one branch to another. It is an alternative to [git rebase and git merge](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-rebase-vs-merge), which are used to apply multiple commits to another branch. This tutorial will show how to cherry-pick a commit from another branch in Git. ![How to cherry-pick from another branch in Git - a tutorial.](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/how-to-cherry-pick-from-another-branch-in-git.png) Prerequisites Git installed (follow our tutorials to [install Git on Ubuntu](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-git-on-ubuntu), [macOS](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/install-git-on-mac), [Windows](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-git-windows), [CentOS 7](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-git-on-centos-7), or [CentOS 8](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-git-centos-8)). A [Git repository](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/what-is-a-git-repository). A [separate branch](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-create-new-branch) with multiple [commits](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-git-works#ftoc-heading-3). What Is Cherry-Picking in Git? Cherry-picking in Git is a process of choosing and applying specific commits from one branch to another. Through cherry-picking, users can extract one or several commits from one branch's history and apply them as [new commits](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-use-git#ftoc-heading-8) on a different branch. The process helps incorporate specific changes, such as bug fixes or features, without merging the entire source branch. Picking individual commits facilitates management and integrates changes granularly within a Git repository. When to Use Git Cherry-Picking? Use cherry-picking in Git to select specific changes from one branch and apply them to another without merging the entire branch. It is a great option for selectively incorporating bug fixes, features, or other changes from one branch into another. While cherry-picking is a valuable tool for selective changes, consider the context of your project and its potential implications on commit history, collaboration, and code dependencies. If there are possible negative implications of cherry-picking, opt for alternative Git strategies like merging or rebasing. The situations when you need to avoid using Git cherry-pick are: When changes depend on a series of commits. If the commit you want to pick depends on a series of commits in the source branch and cherry-picking them individually would break the intended functionality, merging or rebasing the entire branch is a better choice. Cherry-picking individual commits may result in the code not working as expected. When it disrupts branch integrity. Cherry-picking can disrupt the chronological order of commits in a branch's history. Avoid cherry-picking if it is crucial to preserve the exact branch history. When it duplicates commits. Cherry-picking can lead to duplicated commits if the same changes are cherry-picked into multiple branches. Doing so makes it hard to track changes and increases the risk of conflicts in the future. When it causes merge conflicts. Cherry-picking can introduce complex [merge conflicts](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-resolve-merge-conflicts-in-git), especially when the same changes have occurred in the source and target branches. In that case, it is simpler to merge the branches instead. How to Use Git Cherry-Picking? To cherry-pick in Git, utilize the `git log` command to pinpoint the commit you want to cherry-pick. Then, cherry-pick the commit onto the target branch using the commit ID. Follow the steps below: 1\. Find the commit ID by running: ![Checking the Git log for commit ID.](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/see-the-git-log.png) For this tutorial, we will cherry-pick the commit `71277daebbb157f7018a73e482e2379d9efceb64` (new file) from the `master` branch. Take note of the commit ID you want to cherry-pick, as you will need it later. 2\. [Switch to the branch](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-switch-branch) you want to cherry-pick the commit to. The syntax is: We will cherry-pick the commit to a branch named `test-branch`: ![Switching branches in Git.](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/switch-branch-in-git.png) 3\. After switching to the target branch, cherry-pick the commit using the commit ID you copied from the log. The syntax for cherry-picking is: We will run the following command to cherry-pick the commit mentioned earlier: ![Using cherry-pick on a commit in Git.](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cherry-picking-a-commit-in-git.png) The command cherry-picks the specified commit from the `master` branch to the `test-branch`, adding a new commit in the branch history, as shown in the output of `git reflog`: ![Checking the cherry-pick commit in git reflog.](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/see-cherry-pick-in-branch-history.png) Conclusion Git cherry-pick is a powerful and versatile tool that allows to selectively apply specific commits from one branch to another. However, make sure to use cherry-picking with caution and ensure that the changes you apply are appropriate in the context of the project to avoid conflicts and code inconsistencies. Next, see how to [check out a file from another branch](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-checkout-file-from-another-branch) or learn to [squash commits in Git](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/git-squash). Was this article helpful? YesNo
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