Conflicts in Git are almost inevitable when working in a collaborative team. This chapter will focus on some of the most common conflicts you may encounter and how to resolve them step by step. Having a clear understanding of these conflicts and how to address them will help you maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.

Content Conflicts

Simple Line Conflict

One of the most basic conflicts occurs when two branches have modified the same line in a file.

Example: Branch main:

javascript

Branch feature:

javascript

When attempting to merge:

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You will receive a conflict message and upon opening the conflicting file (app.js), you will see something like:

plaintext