#Branching Strategies

Choose the right branching strategy for your team and project.

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#Git Flow

Best for: Projects with scheduled releases

#Branches

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#GitHub Flow

Best for: Continuous deployment

#Rules

1. main is always deployable
2. Create feature branches
3. Open pull request early
4. Review and merge
5. Deploy immediately

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#Trunk-Based Development

Best for: Experienced teams, CI/CD

#Rules

1. Everyone commits to main
2. Short-lived branches (< 1 day)
3. Feature flags for incomplete work
4. Strong CI/CD required

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#Comparison

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[!TIP] Pro Tip: Start with GitHub Flow. Graduate to trunk-based when your CI/CD is mature!