Git Branching Flow

How your team branches determines how quickly and safely you can release software.

Strategy 1: Trunk-Based Development

• Workflow: All developers commit to a single main branch multiple times a day.
• Best For: High-performing teams with robust CI/CD and automated testing.
• Pros: Reduces merge hell; moves faster.

Strategy 2: Feature Branching (Gitflow-lite)

• Workflow: Create a branch for every feature or bug fix. Merge via Pull Request.
• Best For: Teams requiring formal code reviews or working on complex, long-running features.
• Pros: Protects the main branch; provides clear audit trails.

Best Practices

• Short-Lived Branches: Features should be merged within 1-3 days.
• Delete Merged Branches: Keep the repository clean by removing branches once integrated.
• Up-to-Date: Regularly merge or rebase the target branch into your feature branch to stay current.