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Git Branch Naming Conventions

1. Feature Branches

   Features describe work to be done that will add new functionality to the project.

   • Prefix: feature/ or ft/
   • Example: feature/new-login-page, ft/shopping-cart

2. Bug Fix Branches

   A bug fix modifies current code and does not introduce new functionality.

   • Prefix: bugfix/, hotfix/, or fix/
   • Example: bugfix/login-error, fix/cart-calculation

3. Descriptive Names

   It is common practice to name the branch with a concise description of the work being done.

   • Example: feature/user-profile-redesign, bugfix/cart-total-calculation

4. Naming Conventions

   There are two common conventions for how to seperate words in a branch name

   • Kebab-case: feature/new-feature
   • Snake_case: feature/new_feature

Related Guides

• Creating a branch