Concepts

Branch

An isolated line of development that keeps your edits separate from the main code until merged.

Also known as

  • branch
  • branches

Related areas

  • Concepts
  • Git workflow

Alternate definitions 2

branchGit workflow

A named line of Git history. A short-lived topic branch isolates one proposed change from the shared base branch.

Git workflow · curriculum materials · Used in Branches protect shared work

branchConcepts

A separate line of development in a repository where you can make changes without affecting the main code until you merge them.

Concepts · curriculum materials

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