Git Workflow Strategies for Teams

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Gitflow Workflow

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  • main - Official release history
  • develop - Integration branch
  • Feature branches - New feature development
  • Release branches - Prepare production release

Sample Commands

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# Start new feature
git checkout develop
git checkout -b feature/awesome-feature

# Finish feature
git checkout develop
git merge feature/awesome-feature

GitHub Flow

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  1. Create branch from main
  2. Add commits for feature
  3. Open pull request
  4. Merge when approved
  5. Deploy immediately

When to Use GitHub Flow

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  • Continuous deployment teams
  • Web applications with frequent updates
  • Smaller teams with rapid iteration

Trunk-Based Development

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  • Small, frequent commits to trunk
  • Feature toggles for incomplete work
  • Extensive automated testing
  • Short-lived branches (1-2 days max)

Best Practices

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# Work directly on main
git checkout main
git pull
git add .
git commit -m "Add feature behind flag"
git push

"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. The best workflow depends on your team's needs and deployment strategy."
— Git Workflow Guide

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