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Branching strategy

Our strategy for feature branching is to foster a collaborative and organized approach to software development. Here's how we implement it:

Feature Branching Strategy:

  1. Feature Isolation: We create dedicated branches for each feature or code change. These branches are named in a way that clearly reflects the purpose of the work (e.g., "feat/some-feature-title" or "fix/issue-title"). This separation ensures that work on a particular feature is isolated from the main codebase.

  2. Independent Development: Developers work on their respective feature branches, implementing the feature incrementally and making regular commits to track progress. We encourage developers to keep their branches up-to-date with changes from the main branch.

  3. Pull Request Process: When a feature is ready for integration, a pull request is opened from the feature branch to the main branch. This is where the feature's changes are presented for review. The pull request includes a detailed description of the feature, its scope, and any relevant information.

  4. Code Review: Our team engages in thorough code reviews within the pull request. Developers and reviewers discuss the changes, provide feedback, and ensure that the code meets our quality and style standards.

  5. Continuous Integration (Optional): We leverage a CI/CD system to automatically run tests and checks on the code in the pull request. This step ensures that the code is functional and doesn't introduce regressions.

  6. Merge and Linear History: Upon approval and resolution of any conflicts, we squash merge the feature branch into the main branch. We follow a fast-forward merge strategy to maintain a clean and linear commit history.

  7. Branch Cleanup: After a successful merge, we remove the feature branch to keep our repository organized and clutter-free.

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Our feature branching strategy ensures that we maintain a well-structured and high-quality codebase, promotes collaboration among team members, and guarantees that our main branch remains in a production-ready state.