## Branch Integration Strategy
The eternal debate between `git merge` and `git rebase` boils down to two factors: Git history cleanliness versus Conflict resolution overhead.
Rebase creates a beautiful, linear history by rewriting commits. However, if your feature branch is severely outdated, rebase forces you to resolve conflicts *commit by commit* as it replays your work. A regular merge only requires you to resolve the final state difference once.
### FAQ
**Q: What is a Squash Merge?**
A: A squash merge takes all the commits on your feature branch, squashes them into a single massive commit, and places it on `main`. It offers the 'resolve conflicts once' benefit of a merge, while keeping the history clean like a rebase.