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Introduction to Merges

Merging is the process of combining the changes from different branches in a Git repository into a single branch.

Example: When you work on a project with multiple people, everyone might work on their own branches. When it's time to bring everyone's work together, you use a merge to combine those changes into the main branch (often called "main" or "master"). This way, all the updates and new features from different branches are put together in one place.

Importance of Merges

• Facilitates collaboration by combining efforts from multiple contributors.
• Ensures that the project remains consistent and up-to-date.

When to Use Merges

• After completing a feature or bug fix on a separate branch.
• Before deploying new changes to ensure all updates are included.

Merging in Action

Steps for Merging

1. Checkout the Main Branch: Ensure you are on the branch you want to merge changes into.
   • Command: git checkout main
2. Merge the Branch: Use the merge command to integrate changes.
   • Command: git merge feature-branch

Example

• Merging a feature-branch into main branch.
  • Command: git checkout main followed by git merge feature-branch