When working on a software development project, it’s typical to have a separate dev branch where development changes are made. However, it's important to periodically sync these changes to the test branch where testing is performed in order to ensure that the test branch is up-to-date with the latest development. This guide will show you how to transfer all the changes made in the dev branch to the test branch and handle conflicts in case they arise.

Step 1: Commit and Push Changes to the dev Branch

Before we start, make sure all changes have been committed and pushed to the dev branch. You can check the status of your branch using the following command:

$ git status

If you need to push your changes, run the following command:

$ git push origin dev

Step 2: Checkout the test Branch

Next, switch to the test branch. You can do this by running the following command:

$ git checkout test

Step 3: Pull Changes from the dev Branch to the test Branch

With the test branch checked out, you can now pull the changes from the dev branch. Run the following command:

$ git pull origin dev

This will bring in all the changes from the dev branch into your testbranch. If there are no conflicts between the branches, the merge will be performed automatically.

Step 4: Push Changes to the test Branch

Finally, push the changes from the test branch to the remote repository. Run the following command:

$ git push origin test

And that’s it! You’ve successfully synced the changes from the devbranch to the test branch without conflicts. By following these steps, you can keep all your branches up-to-date and ensure smooth collaboration with your team.