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May 17, 2026 · 1 min read

How would you resolve a merge conflict in Git when you encounter conflicting changes in the same file from different branches?

To resolve a merge conflict in Git, first, identify the conflicting files using ‘git status’. Then, open the conflicted file(s), look for the conflict markers, and manually edit the sections…

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📅 May 17, 2026 ⏱ 1 min read

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How would you resolve a merge conflict in Git when you encounter conflicting changes in the same file from different branches?

COVER // HOW WOULD YOU RESOLVE A MERGE CONFLICT IN GIT WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER CONFLICTING CHANGES IN THE SAME FILE FROM DIFFERENT BRANCHES?

To resolve a merge conflict in Git, first, identify the conflicting files using ‘git status’. Then, open the conflicted file(s), look for the conflict markers, and manually edit the sections to choose or combine the changes. After resolving, stage the file and complete the merge with ‘git commit’.

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