- Main Branch: Serves as the stable codebase, often named "main," "master," or "production."
- Feature Branches: Created from the main branch for developing new features or enhancements.
- Development Branch: Aggregates feature branches for testing before merging into main.
- Release Branch: Prepares the codebase for deployment, ensuring stability before merging to main.
- Hotfix Branches: Quickly address critical issues in the main branch, merging fixes back into main and development.
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Git Branching Model - Atlassian: Atlassian provides an excellent and comprehensive guide to understanding branching in Git, covering various branching models and best practices. Read it here.
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Git Flow - Vincent Driessen: Vincent Driessen introduced the Git Flow model, which is a popular branching strategy. His blog post explains the concept in detail. Read it here.
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GitHub Flow - GitHub Guides: GitHub proposes a simpler branching model called GitHub Flow, emphasizing continuous delivery and simplicity. Read it here.
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Git Branching Strategies - Microsoft: This Microsoft Docs article explores various branching strategies, their pros, cons, and how to use them effectively. Read it here.
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A successful Git branching model using a branching strategy in a structured way - TutorialsTeacher: This article presents a comprehensive overview of branching strategies, their advantages, and best practices. Read it here.
Each of these resources offers valuable insights into different branching models, allowing you to choose the one that best fits your project's requirements and team workflow.
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