What Will gat update Do?
The gat update command will enhance the git pull experience by providing intelligent conflict detection and automatic resolution suggestions, making repository updates safer and more predictable.
Planned features:
- Pre-pull analysis: Analyze incoming changes for potential conflicts
- Smart conflict resolution: Suggest intelligent merge strategies
- Interactive preview: Show what will change before pulling
- Automatic stashing: Safely handle uncommitted changes
Planned Use Cases
Daily Development Updates
# Smart pull with conflict detection
gat update
# Preview incoming changes first
gat update --preview
Safely update your local repository with intelligent conflict handling and automatic stashing.
Team Synchronization
# Update multiple branches
gat update --all-branches
# Update with automatic rebase
gat update --rebase
Keep multiple branches synchronized with team changes while handling conflicts intelligently.
Safe Production Updates
# Update with backup creation
gat update --backup --verify
Update production branches safely with automatic backups and verification steps.
Safety Features
Automatic Stashing: Safely handle uncommitted changes before pulling
Conflict Preview: See potential conflicts before they happen
Rollback Options: Easy undo for updates that cause issues
Future Feature
This command is planned for Q4 2025. The exact API and features may change during development. Stay tuned for updates on our roadmap!