GitHub Flow branching strategy
GitHub Flow is a lightweight, branch-based workflow was developed by GitHub. GitHub Flow is based on the idea of short-lived feature branches that are merged into the main branch when the feature is complete and ready to be deployed. The key principles of GitHub Flow are:
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Branching is lightweight – Developers can create feature branches for their work with just a few clicks, improving the ability to collaborate and experiment without affecting the main branch.
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Continuous deployment – Changes are deployed as soon as they are merged into the main branch, which allows for rapid feedback and iteration.
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Merge requests – Developers use merge requests to initiate a discussion and review process before merging their changes into the main branch.
For more information about GitHub Flow, see the following resources:
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Implement a GitHub Flow branching strategy for multi-account DevOps environments (AWS Prescriptive Guidance)
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GitHub Flow Quickstart
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Why GitHub Flow?
(GitHub Flow website)
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