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diff --git a/doc/user/project/merge_requests/fast_forward_merge.md b/doc/user/project/merge_requests/fast_forward_merge.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..085170d9f03 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/user/project/merge_requests/fast_forward_merge.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +# Fast-forward merge requests + +Retain a linear Git history and a way to accept merge requests without +creating merge commits. + +## Overview + +When the fast-forward merge ([`--ff-only`][ffonly]) setting is enabled, no merge +commits will be created and all merges are fast-forwarded, which means that +merging is only allowed if the branch could be fast-forwarded. + +When a fast-forward merge is not possible, the user must rebase the branch manually. + +## Use cases + +Sometimes, a workflow policy might mandate a clean commit history without +merge commits. In such cases, the fast-forward merge is the perfect candidate. + +## Enabling fast-forward merges + +1. Navigate to your project's **Settings** and search for the 'Merge method' +1. Select the **Fast-forward merge** option +1. Hit **Save changes** for the changes to take effect + +Now, when you visit the merge request page, you will be able to accept it +**only if a fast-forward merge is possible**. + + + +If the target branch is ahead of the source branch, you need to rebase the +source branch locally before you will be able to do a fast-forward merge. + + + +[ffonly]: https://git-scm.com/docs/git-merge#git-merge---ff-only |