EGIT branches local and remote tracking

Question

I am new to GIT. I am using EGIT with eclipse.

I have a question about branches where I see two sections “Local” and “Remote tracking”. If I need to work on one of the branches, I think I can do this in two ways.

a) Check the source / featureBranch under remote tracking and work on it.

b) Right-click under local and create a local branch and point to ref / remote / featureBranch and start working on it?

Is there a difference between the two approaches? which one is preferable?

Answer 1

b) it would be better.
a) will create a DETACHED HEAD , which will allow you to work in the "anonymous" branch, but will not allow you to promote your work.
(See also " Git Tip of the Week: Separate Chapters " and "

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