git-workflow

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---
name: git-workflow
description: Git workflow patterns including branching strategies, commit conventions, merge vs rebase, conflict resolution, and collaborative development best practices for teams of all sizes.
origin: ECC
---

# Git Workflow Patterns

Best practices for Git version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development.

## When to Activate

- Setting up Git workflow for a new project
- Deciding on branching strategy (GitFlow, trunk-based, GitHub flow)
- Writing commit messages and PR descriptions
- Resolving merge conflicts
- Managing releases and version tags
- Onboarding new team members to Git practices

## Branching Strategies

### GitHub Flow (Simple, Recommended for Most)

Best for continuous deployment and small-to-medium teams.

```
main (protected, always deployable)
  │
  ├── feature/user-auth      → PR → merge to main
  ├── feature/payment-flow   → PR → merge to main
  └── fix/login-bug          → PR → merge to main
```

**Rules:**
- `main` is always deployable
- Create feature branches from `main`
- Open Pull Request when ready for review
- After approval and CI passes, merge to `main`
- Deploy immediately after merge

### Trunk-Based Development (High-Velocity Teams)

Best for teams with strong CI/CD and feature flags.

```
main (trunk)
  │
  ├── short-lived feature (1-2 days max)
  ├── short-lived feature
  └── short-lived feature
```

**Rules:**
- Everyone commits to `main` or very short-lived branches
- Feature flags hide incomplete work
- CI must pass before merge
- Deploy multiple times per day

### GitFlow (Complex, Release-Cycle Driven)

Best for scheduled releases and enterprise projects.

```
main (production releases)
  │
  └── develop (integration branch)
        │
        ├── feature/user-auth
        ├── feature/payment
        │
        ├── release/1.0.0    → merge to main and develop
        │
        └── hotfix/critical  → merge to main and develop
```

**Rules:**
- `main` contains production-ready code onl

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