rust-lang / rust-lang/git2-rs

Support 3-way merge

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Description

Would it be possible to add support to Git's 3-way merge? When doing a merge I don't want it to fail but instead leave markers for user to resolve them.

Right now i'm using this:

Command::new("git").args(["apply", "--3way"]);

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Research direction

The issue names no repository files or tests; begin by locating the Rust merge or apply entry points and comparing them with the shown Command::new("git").args(["apply", "--3way"]) invocation. Determine how 3-way conflicts should be exposed, including conflict markers for user resolution, and add coverage demonstrating the completed behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git, rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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