A focused branch for each change
In a feature branch workflow, developers create short-lived branches from a shared base, implement one logical change, test it and submit it for review. The target branch remains easier to stabilize because incomplete work stays isolated.
Keep branches small
Small branches are easier to review and less likely to create conflicts. If a feature is large, divide it into independently testable increments rather than creating one branch containing weeks of unrelated work.
Synchronize before integration
Before opening or updating a review, integrate recent target-branch changes according to team policy. Resolve conflicts while the context is fresh and run the project's tests before asking others to review.
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