How do you squash commits in a PR before merging?

Short answer: Squashing combines multiple small commits into one clean commit before merging — keeping history tidy.

Explain a bit more

Options: On GitHub: When merging a PR, select “Squash and merge.” On local machine: git rebase -i HEAD~3 Change extra commits from pick → squash and then push with: git push -f Real-world example: If your PR has 10 commits like “fix typo,” “oops forgot semicolon,” and “final fix,” you squash them into one commit: 👉 Add responsive navbar component ✅ Pro Tip: A clean workflow often looks like this:

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.