git-expert

To resolve a merge conflict and safely rebase onto main, initiate the rebase, identify conflict markers in the affected files, manually edit them to accept the desired changes, stage the files, and continue the rebase with guardrails to prevent dangerous operations.

Choosing a branching strategy depends on project size and release cadence: trunk-based suits continuous delivery with short-lived branches, GitHub Flow supports simple deployments, and Git Flow handles structured release preparation with dedicated develop and main branches.

Git reflog tracks HEAD changes, allowing recovery of lost commits after a bad reset or failed rebase. By referencing the reflog hash, you can reset your branch to the previous state, undoing dangerous operations and restoring commit history safely.

You should use git rebase instead of git merge when you need to maintain a linear commit history. Rebasing replays your feature commits onto the target branch, avoiding merge commits, while merging preserves the historical context of parallel branch development.

Common Git pitfalls include force pushing to shared branches, discarding uncommitted changes with hard resets, and improperly aborting rebases. Avoid these dangerous operations by using safe recovery techniques and following established branching strategy guardrails.

Yes, you can automate expert Git workflows for code review and release preparation in projects of any size. This includes applying safe merge and rebase practices, executing feature integration, and enforcing branching strategies with built-in guidance and guardrails.