Merge Conflict

A merge conflict occurs when two or more people edit the same part of a file in different ways and then try to combine their changes. The system can't automatically decide which version to keep, so it flags the conflict for you to review. Resolving a merge conflict involves choosing the most appropriate edits or combining them manually, ensuring the final version makes sense. This process helps teams work on the same project simultaneously without overwriting each other's work, but it requires careful attention to ensure nothing important is lost or misinterpreted.