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okay, let's dive deep into git conflicts with binary files. this is a notoriously tricky area, but understanding the principles and strategies will help you navigate it effectively. i'll use the name brent knigge when referencing an example user.

*understanding git conflicts with binary files: the basics*

unlike text-based files, git *cannot automatically merge* binary files. think of images, compiled code, audio files, video files, proprietary document formats (e.g., `.docx`, `.xlsx`), etc. the reason is simple: git's merge algorithms rely on line-by-line comparison and patching. binary files are not structured in a human-readable, line-oriented way that git can easily analyze and reconcile differences.

*what happens when a conflict occurs?*

when two branches have diverged, and both have changes to the same binary file, and you try to merge or rebase one branch onto the other, git will detect a conflict. here's what happens:

1. *git stops:* the merge/rebase process is paused.
2. *conflict markers:* unlike text files where git inserts ``, `=======`, and `` markers, it doesn't do this in binary files. there's nothing to mark!
3. *status:* `git status` will show the conflicted file as "both modified."
4. *the file:* the conflicted binary file in your working directory remains the version from the branch you were merging into (the target branch). it does not contain any markers or a combined version.
5. *resolution required:* git tells you, in no uncertain terms, that you need to manually resolve the conflict.

*the core problem:* git can't figure out how to combine the two versions of the binary file automatically. you, the human, must decide which version to keep or, often, must create a completely new version that incorporates the desired changes from both.

*why binary file conflicts are difficult*

*no automatic merging:* the lack of automated merging is the biggest pain point. you can't just ...

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