What happens when you choose a component and click on Commit Destructive Changes?

Choosing a component and clicking on Commit Destructive Changes specifically triggers the deletion of the selected components. This action is designed to facilitate the removal of components from your Salesforce environment. The process is crucial when managing Salesforce orgs, as it allows users to rectify unwanted or outdated elements.

The terminology "Destructive Changes" implies that the operation is focused on removing or deleting items, which distinguishes it from other functionalities that might create, modify, or merge components. In Salesforce deployment processes, understanding the impact of destructive changes is vital, as they can lead to permanent removal of data if not executed carefully.

This is in contrast to other options, such as creating a safe package, which is typically associated with changes that ensure no data loss occurs, or generating a feature branch, which is more relevant to version control and not deletion. Finally, merging components refers to combining various elements into a single entity, which is not the intent when committing destructive changes.