b1-add-worktree

Creating an isolated git worktree involves generating a new feature branch, symlinking shared resources, and allocating a development port. This ensures development activities do not interfere with the main repository.

Using a git worktree provides an isolated environment for complex features without the overhead of cloning. It allows you to work on multiple branches simultaneously while keeping the main repository clean and unaffected by uncommitted changes.

Yes, you need both git and bash installed to automate worktree setup. The automation scripts rely on these dependencies along with various system utilities to handle branch creation, symlinking, and environment configuration.

The best way to keep shared resources available in a new git worktree is by symlinking them during the setup process. This ensures your isolated environment has access to necessary files without duplicating them across branches.

Yes, you can allocate a development port when creating a git worktree. The automated setup process includes port allocation to ensure your isolated feature branch environment runs without network conflicts.

You should avoid using an isolated git worktree if your project lacks shared resources that need symlinking or if your environment cannot support bash scripting. It is most effective for complex features where preventing main repository contamination is critical.