# Finishing A Development Branch

> Close out a feature branch with release-grade hygiene and verification checks. Use before opening a PR, requesting review, or merging into a protected branch.

- Skill: `nikopj01/finishing-a-development-branch` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add nikopj01/finishing-a-development-branch`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nikopj01/finishing-a-development-branch/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: nikopj01 (https://skillmd.com/u/nikopj01)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nikopj01/finishing-a-development-branch

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# Finishing a Development Branch

## Workflow
1. Rebase or sync branch with target base and resolve conflicts cleanly.
2. Run full test/lint/build checks and fix all failures.
3. Squash or curate commits to tell a clear implementation story.
4. Verify migrations, configs, and docs are complete and accurate.
5. Prepare PR notes: scope, risks, rollback, and test evidence.