Release Branch

Definitions

1. A branch reserved for preparing, stabilizing, or maintaining a release line separately from ongoing feature development. In engineering culture, release branches help teams isolate fixes and reduce last-minute chaos before shipping.

   In plain English: A branch used to prepare or maintain a software release.

   Example: "They cut a release branch so urgent bug fixes could continue without pulling half-finished feature work into the version scheduled for customers."

Related Terms

• Release Notes
• Weekly Release
• Push to Main
• End of Support
• Git Protocol
• GitHub Flow
• Release Binary
• Release Tag
• Stable Branch