Git said everything merged fine. My code was gone.
📰 Dev.to · Nico Reyes
Learn how Git can silently remove code during merges and how to prevent it from happening to you
Action Steps
- Run `git merge` with `--no-autosquash` to avoid automatic squashing of commits
- Use `git merge` with `--no-ff` to force a new merge commit and preserve history
- Configure `git merge` to use a custom merge strategy to handle conflicts
- Test your merge workflow using `git merge --simulate` to catch potential issues
- Apply `git diff` to review changes before merging to ensure no code is lost
Who Needs to Know This
Developers and DevOps teams can benefit from understanding how Git handles merges to avoid losing important code
Key Insight
💡 Git can silently remove code during merges if not configured correctly
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Key Takeaways
Learn how Git can silently remove code during merges and how to prevent it from happening to you
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Git merged two feature branches without conflicts. My authentication code disappeared. Here's why it happened and how to avoid it.
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