Error Fix

How to Fix a Git Merge Conflict

A practical path for resolving conflicting changes without losing the right edits.

A merge conflict happens when Git cannot decide how to combine competing changes automatically. The fix is to inspect the conflicting files, choose the correct result, then stage and complete the merge.

Fast Recovery

Open each conflicted file and resolve the conflict markers manually or with a merge tool.

Stage the resolved files, then continue the merge or rebase flow you were in.

Avoid This

Do not blindly keep one side everywhere without reading the actual change intent.

Do not forget to test after resolving conflicts in config, dependency, or schema files.

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