Git Conflict Resolver

Tool Overview

Git Conflict Resolver helps you fix merge conflicts in your code. It reads conflict markers from Git. It shows both versions side by side. It lets you choose which version to keep. It creates clean code without conflict markers.

Merge conflicts happen when Git cannot combine changes automatically. Two people change the same code differently. Git marks the conflicts with special lines. You must decide which changes to keep. This is hard to do manually.

Manual conflict resolution is slow. You must find conflict markers. You must read both versions. You must understand what changed. You must delete markers carefully. You must test the result. Mistakes break your code.

This tool solves these problems. It finds conflicts automatically. It shows changes clearly. It lets you choose with buttons. It removes markers for you. It shows the result instantly.

This tool is for developers who use Git. It is for anyone who merges code branches. You need basic Git knowledge. You do not need advanced skills.

Background & Concept Explanation

Git tracks changes in files. When you merge branches, Git combines changes. Sometimes the same lines change in both branches. Git cannot decide which version to keep. It creates a conflict.

Git marks conflicts with special lines. The marker <<<<<<< shows the start. It includes your branch name. The code after this marker is your version. The marker ======= separates the versions. The code after this is the incoming version. The marker >>>>>>> shows the end. It includes the other branch name.

People struggle with conflicts manually. They must find all markers in large files. They must read both code versions. They must understand what each version does. They must decide which is correct. They must delete markers carefully. They must keep the right code. This takes time and causes errors.

Conflict resolution requires careful reading. You must compare code line by line. You must understand context. You must check if both versions are needed. You must ensure the result works. Missing a marker breaks the file. Keeping wrong code breaks functionality.

This tool automates the hard parts. It finds all conflict markers automatically. It separates your code and incoming code. It shows them side by side for easy comparison. It lets you choose with simple buttons. It removes markers and combines code correctly. It shows the final result so you can verify it.

Key Features

• Conflict marker detection. The tool finds standard Git conflict markers automatically. It recognizes <<<<<<<, =======, and >>>>>>> markers. It extracts branch names from markers. This saves time compared to manual searching.
• Side by side comparison. The tool shows your version and incoming version next to each other. Each version appears in its own section. This makes differences easy to see.
• Accept ours button. You can keep your version with one click. The tool removes conflict markers. It keeps only your code. This is useful when your changes are correct.
• Accept theirs button. You can keep the incoming version with one click. The tool removes conflict markers. It keeps only their code. This is useful when incoming changes are better.
• Accept both option. You can keep both versions. The tool combines them in order. Your code comes first, then their code. This is useful when both changes are needed.
• Multiple conflict handling. The tool finds all conflicts in your file. It shows each conflict separately. You resolve them one by one. It tracks how many are resolved. This helps with large files.
• Live preview. The tool shows the resolved code as you work. It updates instantly when you make choices. You can see the final result before copying. This helps verify correctness.
• Copy resolved code. You can copy the final code to clipboard. The tool removes all conflict markers. It combines your choices into clean code. This makes it easy to paste back into your file.
• AI intent analysis. The tool can explain what each version does. It analyzes code differences. It suggests which version might be better. This helps when you are unsure. This feature requires activation.
• Sample conflicts. The tool includes example conflicts. You can load them to see how it works. Examples show React components, API endpoints, and CSS styles. This helps you learn the tool.
• Input validation. The tool checks your input size. It limits very large files to prevent errors. It shows clear error messages. It prevents browser problems from huge files.
• Branch name display. The tool shows branch names from conflict markers. It displays which branch each version came from. This provides context for your decisions.

Common Use Cases

Developers resolve merge conflicts after pulling changes. They paste conflicted code into the tool. They compare both versions side by side. They choose the correct version. They copy the resolved code back. They commit the fix.

Teams merge feature branches into main. Multiple conflicts appear in the same file. They use the tool to resolve each conflict. They check the live preview after each choice. They ensure the final code works correctly.

Developers review incoming changes during merges. They use AI analysis to understand differences. They see what each version does. They make informed decisions. They avoid breaking existing functionality.

Code reviewers check conflict resolutions. They paste resolved code into the tool. They see what choices were made. They verify the result is correct. They suggest improvements if needed.

Developers learn conflict resolution. They load sample conflicts. They practice choosing versions. They see how the tool works. They understand Git conflict markers better.

How to Use This Tool (Step-by-Step)

1. Open the Git Conflict Resolver tool. You see a text area for pasting code.
2. Paste your conflicted code into the text area. Copy the entire file content from your editor. Include all conflict markers. The tool accepts up to 500,000 characters.
3. Optionally load a sample conflict. Click one of the sample buttons above the text area. This fills the text area with example code. This helps you learn the tool.
4. Click the Start Resolving button. The tool analyzes your code. It finds all conflict markers. It separates your code and incoming code.
5. Review the conflicts list. You see each conflict in its own card. The tool shows how many conflicts exist. It shows how many you have resolved.
6. For each conflict, read both versions. Look at the Current Change section on the left. Look at the Incoming Change section on the right. Compare the code differences.
7. Optionally use AI analysis. Click the Explain Intent button on a conflict card. The tool analyzes what each version does. Read the analysis to understand differences. This helps you decide.
8. Choose which version to keep. Click Accept Ours to keep your version. Click Accept Theirs to keep incoming version. Click Accept Both to keep both versions in order.
9. Watch the live preview update. The preview panel shows the resolved code. It updates as you make choices. Check that the result looks correct.
10. Resolve all conflicts. Work through each conflict card. Make choices for all conflicts. The tool tracks your progress.
11. Review the final result. Check the live preview panel. Ensure all conflict markers are gone. Verify the code structure is correct.
12. Copy the resolved code. Click the Copy Result button. The tool copies clean code to your clipboard. Paste it back into your file. Save and commit the changes.
13. Go back to edit if needed. Click the Back button to return to input. Make changes to your choices. Re-resolve conflicts as needed.

Calculations & Logic

The tool parses conflict markers using pattern matching. It scans each line of input text. It looks for lines starting with <<<<<<<. This marks the start of a conflict.

Conflict extraction works like this. When it finds a start marker, it reads lines until it finds =======. All lines between are your version. It reads lines after ======= until it finds >>>>>>>. All lines between are incoming version. It extracts branch names from marker lines.

Code separation preserves original formatting. The tool keeps line breaks. It keeps indentation. It keeps all code exactly as written. It only removes conflict markers when resolving.

Resolution logic combines your choices. If you choose ours, it keeps only your code. If you choose theirs, it keeps only their code. If you choose both, it combines them in order. Your code comes first, then their code, separated by a line break.

Serialization rebuilds the file. It goes through all blocks in order. For normal code blocks, it keeps them unchanged. For resolved conflicts, it inserts the chosen code. For unresolved conflicts, it keeps original markers. It joins all blocks with line breaks.

Conflict counting tracks progress. The tool counts how many conflicts exist. It counts how many you resolved. It shows the ratio. It marks conflicts as resolved when you choose a side.

Input validation prevents errors. The tool limits input to 500,000 characters. It limits lines to 50,000. It limits line length to 10,000 characters. It truncates excess content. It shows error messages for invalid input.

Tips, Limitations & Best Practices

Paste complete conflict sections. Include all conflict markers. Include code before and after conflicts. This ensures correct parsing. Missing markers cause errors.

Read both versions carefully before choosing. Understand what each version does. Check if both are needed. Use AI analysis if unsure. Make informed decisions.

Use the live preview to verify results. Check the preview after each choice. Ensure code structure is correct. Look for syntax errors. Fix issues before copying.

Resolve conflicts one at a time. Work through each conflict card. Do not skip conflicts. Ensure all are resolved before copying.

Test resolved code after pasting. Run your code to check it works. Fix any issues that appear. Do not assume the tool is always correct.

The tool handles standard Git markers only. It recognizes <<<<<<<, =======, and >>>>>>>. It does not handle custom conflict formats. Use standard Git merge for best results.

Very large files may be truncated. The tool limits input to 500KB. Files larger than this are cut off. Split large files if needed. Or resolve conflicts in sections.

AI analysis may be unavailable sometimes. The service requires backend connection. If analysis fails, resolve manually. Read code differences yourself. Make decisions based on code review.

Empty conflict sections are handled. If one side has no code, the tool shows empty. You can still choose that side. The result will be empty code.

Malformed conflicts may not parse correctly. Missing separators cause errors. The tool tries to handle edge cases. But perfect markers work best.

Branch names are extracted from markers. They appear in conflict headers. They help identify where changes came from. Use them for context.

Copy the result immediately after resolving. The tool does not save your work. Refreshing the page loses progress. Copy resolved code before leaving.

Review the final code structure. Ensure all conflict markers are gone. Check that code flows correctly. Verify indentation is preserved. Fix formatting if needed.