Details

1. We can create and push a branch without checking it out, which is faster.
2. git push needs -u if you just use the default git config.
3. Made the branch explicit for some gh commands, so that they don't rely on the default.
4. Made --squash conditional for backports.

Does this pull request introduce a breaking change?

• 😮‍💨 No, it does not introduce a breaking change.
• 💔 Yes, it does introduce a breaking change.

Does this pull request introduce an observable change?

• 🤞 No, it does not introduce an observable change.
• 🔬 Yes, it does include an observable change.

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