How do I resolve merge conflicts in Git?

How do I resolve merge conflicts in Git?

To resolve merge conflicts in Git, first, identify the files with conflicts using git status. Then, open those files and look for the conflict markers (<<<<<<<, =======, >>>>>>>). Decide how to merge the changes, remove the markers, and save the file.

What if I don't want to keep any of the changes?

If you want to discard all changes from one branch, you can use git checkout --ours <file> to keep your branch's version or git checkout --theirs <file> to keep the incoming branch's version.

Can I use a GUI tool to resolve conflicts?

Yes, many GUI tools like GitKraken, SourceTree, or even IDEs like Visual Studio Code have built-in merge conflict resolution features that make it easier to visualize and resolve conflicts.

What should I do after resolving the conflicts?

After resolving the conflicts, you need to add the resolved files using git add <file> and then commit the changes with git commit. This will finalize the merge.