How do I use the npm merge driver?

What is the npm merge driver and how do I use it?

The npm merge driver is a tool that helps manage merge conflicts in package.json files. You can use it by configuring your .gitattributes file to specify that npm should handle merges for package.json.

How do I configure my .gitattributes file for the npm merge driver?

You can add the following line to your .gitattributes file: package.json merge=npm. This tells Git to use the npm merge driver for package.json files.

Are there any specific commands I need to run after setting this up?

No specific commands are needed after setting it up. Just commit your changes, and the npm merge driver will automatically handle any merge conflicts in package.json.

What happens if I encounter a conflict that npm can't resolve?

If npm can't resolve a conflict, you'll need to manually edit the package.json file to resolve the issues and then commit the changes.