Use simple push default

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git config --global push.default simple

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Set upstream automatically for first push.

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Fail pull if it would create a merge commit.

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Rebase and preserve local merge structure.

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Temporarily stash dirty worktree during rebase.

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Remove stale remote-tracking refs on fetch.

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Override global identity in one repository.

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