Patch Conflict Resolution Process

A Patch Conflict Resolution Process is a conflict resolution process that resolves patch conflicts when software patches cannot be cleanly applied.

• AKA: Patch Merge Conflict Resolution, Patch Application Conflict Resolution, Diff Conflict Resolution Process, Patch Conflict Management Process.
• Context:
  • It can typically identify Conflict Markers in source code files.
  • It can typically analyze Conflicting Changes from different code versions.
  • It can typically use Three-Way Merge Algorithms for automated conflict resolution.
  • It can often require Manual Intervention for complex patch conflicts.
  • It can often preserve Code Intention while resolving textual conflicts.
  • It can often generate Conflict Reports for review processes.
  • It can validate Resolution Correctness through test execution tasks.
  • It can range from being an Automated Patch Conflict Resolution Process to being a Manual Patch Conflict Resolution Process, depending on its automation degree.
  • It can range from being a Line-Level Patch Conflict Resolution Process to being a Semantic Patch Conflict Resolution Process, depending on its resolution granularity.
  • It can range from being a Conservative Patch Conflict Resolution Process to being an Aggressive Patch Conflict Resolution Process, depending on its resolution strategy.
  • It can range from being an Interactive Patch Conflict Resolution Process to being a Batch Patch Conflict Resolution Process, depending on its user interaction mode.
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• Examples:
  • Version Control Conflict Resolution Processes, such as:
    • Git Merge Conflict Resolution Process using merge tools.
    • SVN Conflict Resolution Process with conflict marker processing.
  • Automated Resolution Processes, such as:
    • Three-Way Merge Resolution Process for common ancestor analysis.
    • Semantic Merge Resolution Process for code structure preservation.
  • Tool-Assisted Resolution Processes, such as:
    • Visual Merge Tool Resolution Process with graphical interface.
    • IDE Conflict Resolution Process with integrated tool support.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Clean Patch Application, which applies without patch conflicts.
  • Code Formatting Process, which adjusts code style rather than resolving merge conflicts.
  • Bug Fixing Process, which addresses software defects rather than patch conflicts.
• See: Patch Application Task, Apply Patch Tool, Merge Conflict, Three-Way Merge Algorithm, Software Patch, Version Control System, Patch Review Process, Merge Conflict Tool, Conflict Detection Algorithm, Conflict Resolution Process.

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