Merge Conflict
A merge conflict happens when Git cannot safely combine competing changes by itself. A person or tool must choose the intended final result.
Another example
Two branches changed the same pricing line in different ways. A developer learns both goals, writes one clear result, stages it, and runs tests. Only deleting conflict marks without checking behavior does not solve the conflict.
Main parts
- 01base version
- 02competing changes
- 03resolved result
Use it when
Use this term when merge, rebase, cherry-pick, or revert cannot choose one result automatically.
Do not use it when
Do not call every failed Git command a merge conflict, and do not resolve one without understanding the code's purpose.
Name used in code
ours + base + theirs → resolved result Before you ship
Before publishing, check the exact repository, branch, target, and diff. Keep unpublished work. Pass review and CI checks. Record conflict and data-loss risks, release order, traceability, recovery, and rollback.
Outcome: Use Merge Conflict to release or recover the change safely, with a clear record. User context: Two branches changed the same pricing line in different ways. A developer learns both goals, writes one clear result, stages it, and runs tests. Only deleting conflict marks without checking behavior does not solve the conflict. Delivery concept or operation: Merge Conflict. Why it fits: Use this term when merge, rebase, cherry-pick, or revert cannot choose one result automatically. Do not use it when: Do not call every failed Git command a merge conflict, and do not resolve one without understanding the code's purpose. Delivery requirements: Name the code repository and target. List preconditions, changes, review and CI checks, conflict and data-loss risks, release order, and the rollback or recovery command. Repository safeguards: Keep unpublished work and a clear history. Do not run destructive steps without an explicit backup. Check the exact code diff and remote target before publishing. Acceptance criteria: Review the intended diff and pass all required checks. Keep the target version traceable. Practice failure recovery and keep published history clear. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): It is official for that source. Other platforms or teams may use the term in another way. Unknowns to confirm: Repository, branch, team activity, release environment, approval owner, protected checks, and rollback target.
Check this request
Review the current use of Merge Conflict. Definition: A merge conflict happens when Git cannot safely combine competing changes by itself. A person or tool must choose the intended final result. Release checks: Before publishing, check the exact repository, branch, target, and diff. Keep unpublished work. Pass review and CI checks. Record conflict and data-loss risks, release order, traceability, recovery, and rollback. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.