# Finishing A Development Branch

> Use when preparing to finish a development branch. Ensure tests pass, changes are clean, and the branch is ready for review or merge.

- Skill: `vadimcomanescu/finishing-a-development-branch` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vadimcomanescu/finishing-a-development-branch`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vadimcomanescu/finishing-a-development-branch/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vadimcomanescu (https://skillmd.com/u/vadimcomanescu)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vadimcomanescu/finishing-a-development-branch

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# Finishing a Development Branch

Prepare a branch for review or merge with a clean, verified state.

## Quick Start
1) Sync with the target base branch.
2) Run relevant tests and linters.
3) Review diff for scope creep or leftovers.
4) Update docs or release notes if needed.

## Guardrails
- Don’t merge without tests or explicit approval.
- Avoid mixing unrelated changes in the same PR.

## References
- Extended examples: `references/examples.md`