Git Flow
Git Flow is a branching model that uses feature branches and multiple primary branches. It works well for projects with scheduled releases and helps organize work across large teams.
GitHub Flow
GitHub Flow is simpler: just one main branch and feature branches. Create a branch, make changes, open a pull request, review, and merge. Perfect for continuous deployment.
Best Practices
- Write clear, descriptive commit messages
- Keep commits small and focused
- Review code before merging
- Use pull request templates
- Protect your main branch
- Set up CI/CD pipelines
Branch Naming Conventions
Use consistent naming: feature/add-user-auth, bugfix/fix-login-error, hotfix/security-patch. This makes it easy to understand what each branch does.