Merge conflicts are usually a team process problem, not a Git problem
rseroter · x · 2026-07-29
The article argues that merge conflicts are usually a process problem, not a Git problem.
- Git only surfaces conflicts when it cannot infer which change should win.
- The real root cause is often a team process that lets branches stay open too long and encourages multiple people to edit the same code paths.
- The author frames conflict resolution as a signal to improve workflow, branching discipline, and coordination rather than blame version control.
The piece includes examples from backend work and emphasizes asking how long a branch has been open before blaming Git.
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