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
mainbranch 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
mainbranch; 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.