What is the difference between git fetch and git pull?

Both sync with remote, but handle integration differently.

#git fetch

Downloads remote changes WITHOUT merging.

```bash git fetch origin

```

Safe workflow: ```bash git fetch origin git log origin/main # Review changes git diff main origin/main # Compare git merge origin/main # Merge when ready ```

#git pull

Downloads AND merges automatically.

```bash git pull origin main

```

#Key Differences

#When to Use What?

Use fetch when:

• Want to review changes first
• Working on important code
• Not sure about conflicts
• Multiple branches to check

Use pull when:

• Quick updates needed
• Trust remote changes
• Solo development
• Simple workflows

#Common Scenarios

#Scenario 1: Check remote changes

```bash git fetch origin git log --oneline main..origin/main

```

#Scenario 2: Pull with rebase

```bash git pull --rebase origin main

```

#Best Practices

```bash

git fetch origin git merge origin/main

git pull origin main

git pull --rebase origin main ```