What is cherry-picking in Git?

Cherry-picking in Git is the process of selecting a specific commit from one branch and applying it to another branch. This creates a new commit that contains the changes from the original commit, without moving or copying the original commit itself. It's useful for applying isolated changes or fixes when a full merge is not desired. However, it can lead to conflicts if the codebases of the branches have diverged significantly, and it should be used sparingly to maintain a clear commit history.