What are the best ways to handle Git conflicts?

If you're not sure about your changes, you should definitely avoid doing a forced push. The safest ways to handle conflicts are: 1) Use `rebase`, but be careful, as it requires you to review changes manually; or 2) If your changes aren't huge, consider creating a new branch, applying your changes there, and then checking that branch in. This way, you can sync more often and catch conflicts early.

Don't beat yourself up about not understanding Git! The concept of `rebase` just means moving commits around. So, when you change the order of your commits, conflicts come up when the changes overlap. Just go into the conflicted file and choose which changes you want to keep. There are easier tools to help with this, but the basics are just rewriting the affected sections in a way that makes sense to you. I recommend trying out this tool called jj; it's really user-friendly for managing Git features and might help clarify things for you.

It's really common to feel lost with Git, especially if you're facing conflicts. When you pull changes and hit a conflict, it can indicate that maybe you should be working on your own branch instead of directly on the main one. Create a branch for your tasks, and then when you're ready, merge it back to the main branch! If you need to check the compatibility with the main branch, just rebase from there and resolve any conflicts from your branch.

When you run into conflicts after a `git pull`, that's a sign you need to resolve them. Use `git status` to check the status of your branch and look for conflict markers in your files (you'll see things like "<<<<<<>>>>>"). Fix those conflicts manually, then add and commit your changes before pushing. Avoid using `push --force` unless you really know what you’re doing, as it can overwrite important commits. Stick to the basic workflow until you feel more comfortable with Git commands.

A handy tip is to use `git stash` before committing your changes. This allows you to temporarily save your changes, do a `git pull` to update, and then use `git stash pop` to bring your changes back. This can save you from conflicts if you're on an outdated branch.