Git Branching Strategies: GitFlow, Trunk-Based, and GitHub Flow Compared

Your branching strategy impacts team velocity and deployment frequency.

GitFlow

git checkout develop
git checkout -b feature/user-dashboard
git checkout develop
git merge --no-ff feature/user-dashboard

Best for: Scheduled releases, mobile apps.

Trunk-Based Development

git checkout main
git add . && git commit -m "Add feature"
git push origin main

Best for: CI/CD teams, continuous deployment.

GitHub Flow

git checkout -b fix-checkout-bug
git commit -m "Fix cart total"

Best for: Web apps, SaaS, small-medium teams.

Comparison

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