Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is one of the most popular code editors today, offering powerful Git integration tools, including conflict resolution. In this chapter, we will explore step-by-step how to resolve conflicts in VSCode.

Preparing VSCode to Resolve Conflicts

1. Install Extensions: Make sure you have the necessary extensions installed to work with Git. The recommended extension is "GitLens," which enhances Git capabilities in VSCode.

2. Configure Git: If you haven't already, you will need to have Git configured in your environment. VSCode typically detects Git automatically if it is installed.

Detecting Conflicts

When you perform actions that might generate conflicts, such as merge, pull, or rebase, VSCode will automatically notify you if there are conflicts. Here is an example of how to initiate a merge that might result in conflicts:

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Viewing Conflicts

When opening a file in conflict, VSCode will automatically display it divided with sections marked as "Current Change" and "Incoming Change."

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