Feature Branch

Definitions

1. A short-lived Git branch created from the main branch to develop a single feature or fix in isolation. Merged back via pull request after code review and CI checks pass. Keeps the main branch stable and enables parallel development by multiple team members.

   In plain English: A separate copy of the code where you build a new feature without affecting everyone else's work.

   Example: "Create a feature branch for the new search — work there until it's ready, then open a PR against main."

Related Terms

• Code Review
• Tag
• Trunk-Based Development
• Git Stash
• Git Rebase
• Operational Transform
• Rebase
• Source Control
• Submodule
• Version Control
• Version Control System
• Git Flow Debate
• Branch Strategy
• GitHub Flow
• GitLab Flow
• PR Workflow