Branch strategy

Create a feature branch with a naming convention.

Feature branch strategy

In the feature branch strategy, a separate branch is created for each new feature or task. This allows development to proceed independently of the main branch and be reviewed when completed. Using the feature/ prefix in branch names provides consistent naming across the team.

feature/user-login
feature/payment-page
feature/search-filter

Branch naming conventions

Branch names should be short, descriptive, and consistent. Using lowercase letters and separating words with hyphens improves readability. For example, feature/user-login can be used for user login development.

git switch -c feature/user-login
git branch

Exercise Create and list a feature branch

Create a new branch named feature/dashboard and switch to it. Then list the existing branches. Write the two commands in the correct order.

Show example solution

git switch -c feature/dashboard
git branch

Test yourself

Which branch name follows this strategy for developing a new user profile feature?
- main
- feature/user-profile
- origin
- HEAD
Show answer

feature/user-profile — The feature/ prefix indicates that the branch was created to develop a new feature.

Create a feature branch

git switch -c ____

Show answer

git switch -c feature/search-filter

Branch naming components

feature/

New feature prefix
user-login

Short feature name
Tire (-)

Separates words
Küçük harf

Provides consistent casing

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