Resolving git pull Conflicts: How to Handle Deleted Files on Your EC2 Instance

Описание: Learn how to resolve Git merge conflicts when pulling changes from a remote repository after deleting a file. Follow our step-by-step guide to keep your workflow smooth!
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Resolving git pull Conflicts: How to Handle Deleted Files on Your EC2 Instance

If you've ever found yourself unable to run git pull due to conflicts arising from deleted files, you're not alone. This issue can arise when you've deleted a file in your local Git repository, but that same file has been modified on the remote repository. This creates a conflict that Git can't automatically resolve, resulting in an error message that halts your git pull operation.

The Problem at a Glance

In your case, the file you attempted to delete is:

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When you try to perform a git pull, you encounter the following error:

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This error indicates that:

You deleted a file locally.

The same file has been modified in the remote repository.

Git needs your input on how to resolve this conflict.

Understanding Git Pull

Before we dive into solutions, it's important to clarify what git pull actually does.

git fetch: This command fetches new commits from the remote repository. Think of it as receiving a package; you get the latest changes but haven't opened them yet.

Combining Your Work: After fetching, you need to merge or rebase your changes with the new code. The default method for this is git merge, but you can also use git rebase.

Why Use git merge or git rebase?

git merge: Combines all changes into one commit, maintaining the original history of both branches.

git rebase: Rewrites history by placing your commits on top of the new commits from the remote branch, which can simplify the commit history.

Steps to Resolve the Conflict

To resolve the conflict and successfully perform your git pull, follow these structured steps:

Step 1: Confirm the Conflict

Run the following command to see the status of the files involved:

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You'll likely see that the file aws_accounts_list.csv is marked as deleted in your branch and modified in the remote.

Step 2: Decide What to Do with the File

At this point, you must decide whether you want the file deleted or the changes from the remote repository.

For your case, since you want to delete the file:

Step 3: Remove the File and Stage the Change

Use one of the following commands:

To remove the file and stage the change simultaneously:

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Alternatively, if you want to just stage the removal without deleting the file in the working directory:

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Step 4: Continue the Rebase or Merge

Since this operation stems from a previous rebase action, you'll continue it with the following command:

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If this were a merge instead, you'd use:

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Step 5: Complete the Git Pull

Once you've resolved the conflicts and continued the operation, your git pull will be successful.

Conclusion

Resolving conflicts in Git may seem daunting at first, but by following these clear steps, you can maintain your workflow without significant interruptions. By understanding how git pull, merge, and rebase work, as well as how to handle file conflicts, you are equipped with the knowledge to navigate these challenges.

Next time you encounter a similar issue, remember that a conflict simply means Git needs your guidance on how to unify your changes with those from the repository.

Happy coding!