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M. TsitoaraBeginning Git and GitHubhttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0215-7_13

13. Merge Conflicts

Mariot Tsitoara1  
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Antananarivo, Madagascar
 

This chapter revisits how branch merging works and discuss some common problems you might encounter in your development journey. You explore the solutions to these problems, particularly when resolving merge conflicts. While merge conflicts can be frustrating, they are a natural part of collaborative development and can be managed effectively. Let’s dive into these topics to better understand and address the challenges of working with branches and merging changes.

How Does a Merge Work?

It’s important to understand ...

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