cms-branches-aliases
Branches & Aliases
Description
Advise developers on using Contentstack branches for isolated content development and aliases for zero-downtime content deployments. Cover branch strategy, branch-specific vs global modules, CI/CD integration, merge behavior, and rollback patterns.
When to Use
Use when developers ask about branches, aliases, CI/CD integration with Contentstack, deployment strategies, or branch-specific vs global module behavior.
User Problem
Developers need to make schema and content changes safely without affecting the live site, then deploy changes with zero downtime and easy rollback.
Success Criteria
Recommends an appropriate branch strategy. Explains branch-specific vs global modules accurately. Gives practical alias-based deployment patterns.
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