Misaligned Branches: main and master Behind feature/components

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Currently, there is a discrepancy in the progression of branches within the repository. The main and master branches are lagging behind the feature/components branch. This misalignment is causing confusion and potentially affecting the synchronization of changes.

Background:

The feature/components branch has seen recent updates and commits. The main and master branches have not been updated to reflect these changes. This misalignment raises concerns about code consistency, potential conflicts, and the accuracy of the main development branch. Expected Outcome:

Ensure that the main and master branches are updated to include the changes from the feature/components branch. Align the branches to avoid inconsistencies and potential issues during code integration. Maintain a clear and organized branch hierarchy to streamline development processes. Steps to Resolve:

Review the changes and commits in the feature/components branch. Merge or rebase the feature/components branch into both the main and master branches. Test thoroughly to ensure that the changes are successfully integrated and do not introduce conflicts. Communicate the update to the development team and stakeholders to maintain transparency. Additional Notes:

It's essential to maintain a standardized branching strategy to prevent such misalignments in the future. Regularly update the main development branches to avoid delays in integrating new features.

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Steps to Resolve

1. Review Changes in feature/components Branch:

   • Checkout the feature/components branch locally using git checkout feature/components.
   • Use git log or a Git GUI tool to review the recent changes and commits made to this branch.
   • Identify the specific updates that need to be integrated into the main and master branches.

2. Merge or Rebase into main and master Branches:

   • First, ensure you have the latest updates from the remote repository by running:

     git checkout main
     git pull origin main

   • Then, merge or rebase the feature/components branch into both main and master:
     • For merging: Run git merge feature/components while on the target branch (main or master).
     • For rebasing: Run git rebase feature/components while on the target branch. Note that rebasing rewrites history, so use it carefully.
   • Resolve any conflicts that might arise during the merge or rebase process. Follow Git's prompts and documentation for conflict resolution.

3. Test and Verify Integration:

   • After merging or rebasing, thoroughly test the updated main and master branches to ensure that the integrated changes work as intended.
   • Pay special attention to areas that might have conflicted during integration.
   • Run unit tests, integration tests, and any other relevant tests to verify the stability of the codebase.