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There are several methods for resolving Git branch conflicts, and their application depends on the complexity of the situation:


  1. Sometimes a simple command git config pull.rebase false and a new pull-commit-push sequence is sufficient to solve the problem.

    The git config pull.rebase false command is run in Terminal:


git config pull.rebase false



  1. In more complex situations, the user might need to copy new local modifications to the desktop and perform a hard reset, which returns the local directory to match the remote repository’s state.

    The commands to be executed in Terminal are:


git fetch
git reset --hard origin/main



  1. If nothing else helps, creating a new clone from the remote repository is always a sure and final solution that removes all conflicts.




With these methods, you can regain control of your Git project.


Thank you for reading this guide on solving Git branch problems. Git can sometimes feel challenging, but as shown in this guide, every problem has a solution.

Good luck with your Git projects!


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