Conflict Resolution in Databricks Repos
Introduction
This tutorial guides you through using the rebase, and conflict resolution features in Databricks Repos. It's aimed at developers who are familiar with Git but new to these features in Databricks.
What You'll Learn
- How to perform rebase operations in Databricks Repos.
- How to identify and resolve merge conflicts.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of Git.
- Access to a Databricks workspace.
Step 1: Understanding Rebase
Rebase Operation
- Description: Rebasing rewrites commit history to create a linear sequence of commits.
- When to Use: Use rebase for a cleaner, linear project history.
- Important: Only use rebase on "private" branches. We should never rebase changes into the
mainbranch or other "shared" branches.
Step 2: Setting Up Your Repository
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Clone Your Repository in Databricks Repos
- Navigate to your Databricks workspace.
- Use the Repos UI to clone your Git repository.
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Create a Project Branch
- Create a new branch for your project from the main branch.
Step 3: Regularly Rebase Updates
- Pull Changes: Regularly rebase updates from the main branch into your project branch.
- Why: This reduces the likelihood of conflicts by keeping your branch updated.
Step 4: Resolving Merge Conflicts
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Identify Conflicts
- Databricks Repos will alert you if there are merge conflicts when you reabse from the main branch.
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Resolve Conflicts
- Manually edit the file to resolve conflicts, or use the automatic resolution feature.
- Confirm the resolution by clicking "Mark as Resolved".
Step 5: Completing the Merge/Rebase
- After resolving conflicts, complete your merge or rebase operation.
- Once the rebase is complete, Databricks will automatically push your changes to the remote repository.
Conclusion
We have covered how to use Databricks Repos for rebasing, and resolving conflicts in your projects. These features will help you maintain a clean and efficient development workflow.