How do I handle code merge conflicts in Git?

I'm having trouble with merge conflicts in Git. How can I resolve them?

Merge conflicts occur when changes from different branches clash. You can resolve them by manually editing the conflicting files.

What steps should I follow to resolve a merge conflict?

First, identify the files with conflicts using git status. Then, open those files and look for conflict markers. Edit the files to resolve the conflicts, save them, and finally, use git add followed by git commit.

Is there a way to avoid merge conflicts in the first place?

Yes! Regularly pull changes from the main branch and communicate with your team about ongoing changes to minimize conflicts.