Version Control

Cherry-Pick

The operation in version control that applies a specific commit from one branch onto another, used for selectively integrating bug fixes or features without merging the entire branch.

Quick answer: The operation in version control that applies a specific commit from one branch onto another, used for selectively integrating bug fixes or features without merging the entire branch.

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Quick answer

The operation in version control that applies a specific commit from one branch onto another, used for selectively integrating bug fixes or features without merging the entire branch.

Why it matters

Cherry-Pick matters because it supports clear communication in Version Control contexts for DevOps Engineers, SREs, and Platform Engineers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as AWS Certification, Azure Certification, ITIL v4, and CKA/CKAD.

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Questions and answers

What is Cherry-Pick?

In this glossary, Cherry-Pick refers to: The operation in version control that applies a specific commit from one branch onto another, used for selectively integrating bug fixes or features without merging the entire branch.

How is Cherry-Pick used in IT and DevOps?

In IT and DevOps communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Se cherry-pickeó un hotfix de la rama release a la rama principal para resolver rápidamente un problema de producción sin fusionar cambios no relacionados."

Why does Cherry-Pick matter in IT and DevOps?

Cherry-Pick matters because it supports clear communication in Version Control contexts for DevOps Engineers, SREs, and Platform Engineers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as AWS Certification, Azure Certification, ITIL v4, and CKA/CKAD.

Who uses Cherry-Pick?

Cherry-Pick is mainly used by DevOps Engineers, SREs, and Platform Engineers.

What category does Cherry-Pick belong to?

In this glossary, Cherry-Pick is grouped under Version Control. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ITIL v4, AWS Well-Architected Framework, Kubernetes Documentation, CNCF and published by Protermify IT/DevOps as a static IT and DevOps reference page.

Definition

The operation in version control that applies a specific commit from one branch onto another, used for selectively integrating bug fixes or features without merging the entire branch.

Operational example

A hotfix was cherry-picked from the release branch to the main branch to quickly resolve a production issue without merging unrelated changes.

Localized term

Cherry-Pick

Localized example

Se cherry-pickeó un hotfix de la rama release a la rama principal para resolver rápidamente un problema de producción sin fusionar cambios no relacionados.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ITIL v4, AWS Well-Architected Framework, Kubernetes Documentation, CNCF

Category

Version Control

Exam relevance

  • AWS Certification
  • Azure Certification
  • ITIL v4
  • CKA/CKAD

Target audience

  • DevOps Engineers
  • SREs
  • Platform Engineers

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