Git Workflow Strategies

Choosing the right Git workflow can significantly improve team productivity.

GitFlow

Classic branching model with dedicated branches:

• main: Production-ready code
• develop: Integration branch
• feature/*: New features
• release/*: Release preparation
• hotfix/*: Emergency fixes

GitHub Flow

Simplified workflow:

1. Create a branch from main
2. Commit changes
3. Open Pull Request
4. Review and discuss
5. Merge to main and deploy

Trunk-Based Development

• Single main branch
• Short-lived feature branches
• Frequent integration
• Feature flags for incomplete work

Best Practices

• Write meaningful commit messages
• Keep commits atomic and focused
• Review your own PR before requesting review
• Use interactive rebase to clean history