Merging Basics
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What is Merging Basics?
A merge in Git is the process of combining changes from one branch into another. When you want to integrate updates from one branch (the source) into another branch (the target), you need to perform a merge. This involves resolving conflicts between the two branches, if any exist. The goal of merging is to create a new commit that represents the combined changes from both branches, resulting in a single, cohesive history for your project.
Free resources to learn Merging Basics
- Official docsGit Branching - Basic Merging
- ArticleGit merge
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Merging Basics: common questions
Can I learn Merging Basics in Hindi?
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Is this Merging Basics tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 15 of 155 in the free Git and GitHub roadmap, in stage 3, Branching Basics. If you are new to Git and GitHub, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.