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git bisect: Find the commit that introduced a bug with binary search

Use git bisect to find the commit that introduced a bug with binary search. It makes version-control work faster and reduces avoidable mistakes.

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Why it helps

Use git bisect to find the commit that introduced a bug with binary search. It makes version-control work faster and reduces avoidable mistakes.

How to use it

  1. Open the relevant app or terminal.
  2. Use the shortcut or command above in the relevant context.
  3. Check the result; for commands that change data, test on a small example first.
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