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Fix Git 'index.lock file exists' Error - Understanding Git Merge Conflict Markers: A Practical Guide-Creating a Branch from Detached HEAD in Git

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Fix Git 'index.lock file exists' Error - Understanding Git Merge Conflict Markers: A Practical Guide-Creating a Branch from Detached HEAD in Git

Likely symptom

Likely cause

Safe rollback

Verification route

Repeat the original action, not only a simplified test case.
Restart the app or reload the service after configuration changes.