Month 1 · Week 3 of 40

Internet Basics & Merge Conflicts

Demystify networking and conquer merge conflicts.

Week Overview

Explore the foundational architecture of the internet (IP addresses, DNS lookup, TCP vs UDP, HTTP request/response cycle) and learn to resolve complex Git merge conflicts cleanly.

Core Concepts & Topics

IP Addresses, Packets & Routing
DNS Resolution Process
HTTP Verbs, Headers & Status Codes
Simulating & Resolving Git Conflicts
Using VS Code Merge Conflict Tools
Hands-On Challenge

Week 3 Project: Interactive conflict resolution exercise and network diagnostic script.

Every week at DoxaTech Hub requires submitting real working code tested by our automated grading suite. You will push code to your personal GitHub repository, open pull requests, and receive instant feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do merge conflicts occur?

Merge conflicts happen when two different branches modify the exact same lines of a file, requiring a human developer to decide which changes to keep.

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Month 1 Modules

This week is part of Engineering & Version Control Foundations.

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