Git is a powerful version control system widely known for its flexibility and used in virtually every software development project. But with great flexibility comes the challenge of managing multiple code versions efficiently. That’s where branching models come in.
In this post, we’ll explore different Git branching models and explain why Git Flow stands out as the best choice for large and complex projects.
The Centralized Workflow is the simplest Git model, where a central repository contains the main branch. Every team member works on this branch, committing their changes directly. While straightforward, it lacks structure, making it difficult to manage complex projects with many contributors.
In the Feature Branch Workflow, each developer creates a new branch to work on individual features. Once completed, these branches are merged into the main branch, ensuring a cleaner, more organized commit history. It’s ideal for…