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Understanding branching models

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Understanding branching models

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- [Narrator] In any development project, managing code changes effectively is crucial. Branching models provide a structured way for teams to collaborate, test new features, and deploy code smoothly. In this video, we'll cover what a branching model is, why it matters, and explore common branching strategies used in WordPress projects. Let's dive in. A branching model is a structured approach to managing branches in a Git repository. Branches allow developers to work on new features, bug fixes, and experiments, without affecting the main code base. Choosing the right branching model helps teams collaborate efficiently, prevent code conflicts, and maintain a stable release process. Git flow is the branching model best for large teams and projects with scheduled releases. Here's how it works. Developers create feature branches from the developer branch. When a feature is complete, it's merged back into develop. Before a release, a release branch is created for final testing. After the…

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