What should Debbie do to move only the custom field to the current sprint while excluding the validation rule?

Utilizing the Recommit Files Git operation and checking the Re-Create Feature Branch checkbox allows Debbie to move only the specific changes related to the custom field to the current sprint while excluding other changes, such as those related to the validation rule. This operation effectively allows for a focused commit of changes, meaning Debbie can selectively move parts of the project without affecting components that she does not want to include, such as the validation rule.

This method is particularly useful in Agile methodologies, where the goal is often to keep work items and changes modular and aligned with current sprint priorities. By creating a new feature branch, she can isolate the custom field changes, ensuring that the validation rule remains unaffected in the main branch, thereby preventing unnecessary complications that could arise from merging unrelated changes.

Moreover, creating a new user story for the validation rule or deleting it outright would not effectively separate the changes, as these actions would either complicate the management of the rule or remove it entirely from the context of the project. Merging the custom field with the validation rule goes against the objective of focusing specifically on the custom field for the current sprint. Thus, the approach of recommitting the specific changes ensures that Debbie's workflow remains streamlined and consistent with Agile practices.