Ans- When conflicts arise during a merge in Git, it means that the changes made in different branches overlap and Git cannot automatically determine how to combine them. Resolving conflicts requires manual intervention. Here are the steps to resolve conflicts during a merge using Git:

1. Begin the merge by running the command `git merge <branch_name>`. Replace `<branch_name>` with the name of the branch you want to merge into your current branch.

2. If Git encounters conflicts, it will pause the merge and display the conflicted files. These files will contain conflict markers indicating the conflicting sections. For example:

Auto-merging file.txt
CONFLICT (content): Merge conflict in file.txt
Automatic merge failed; fix conflicts and then commit the result.

3. Open each conflicted file in a text editor. Inside the file, you'll see the conflicting sections surrounded by conflict markers `<<<<<<<`, `=======`, and `>>>>>>>`. These markers indicate the conflicting changes from the current branch (between `<<<<<<< HEAD` and `=======`) and the branch being merged (between `=======` and `>>>>>>> <branch>`).

<<<<<<< HEAD
This is the content in your current branch.
=======
This is the content in the branch being merged.
>>>>>>> <branch>

4. Manually edit the conflicted sections, removing the conflict markers and retaining the desired content. Decide how you want to combine or modify the conflicting changes to resolve the conflict.

This is the combined content from both branches.

5. After resolving the conflicts in all the conflicted files, save the changes.

6. Stage the resolved files by running the command `git add <file>` for each resolved file, or use `git add .` to stage all changes.

7. Once all conflicted files are staged, commit the merge using the command `git commit`. Git will automatically generate a commit message with a summary of the merge.

$ git commit

8. Git will create a new commit with the merge resolution, incorporating the changes from both branches.

9. Finally, push the merged changes to the remote repository using `git push` to make the merged branch available to others.

Remember to review the merged changes and perform thorough testing to ensure the merge was successful and the resolved conflicts do not introduce any issues.

Resolving conflicts can be complex, especially when conflicts involve multiple files or intricate changes. If you encounter difficulties or need more guidance, consult the Git documentation or seek assistance from experienced Git users.

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