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What are the branching strategies you know?

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Answer from AI

I am familiar with several common branching strategies:

  • Git Flow: A classic model using long-lived branches (master, develop) and auxiliary branches (feature, release, hotfix). Suitable for projects with clear release cycles.
  • GitHub Flow: A simple strategy based on short-lived feature branches, merged directly into the main branch (main or master). Uses Pull Requests for review and merging. Good for small, frequently updated projects.
  • GitLab Flow: An extension of GitHub Flow with the addition of environment-specific branches (staging, production). Provides greater flexibility and control over deployment.
  • Trunk-Based Development (TBD): The team works directly in a single main branch (trunk), often using feature toggles to manage the visibility of incomplete features. Requires a high level of automation in testing and continuous integration/delivery.

The choice of strategy depends on the team size, project complexity, release frequency, and the maturity level of development processes.