finishing-a-development-branch

To finalize a git development branch, you verify passing tests, detect the base branch, and select from four explicit options: merge locally, push and create a pull request, keep the branch, or discard it with optional cleanup.

The best way to merge a feature branch safely involves verifying test results and base branch selection first, then choosing to merge locally or create a pull request, ensuring safe integration into the main workflow.

Yes, you can create a pull request after verifying tests on a feature branch. The workflow presents pushing and creating a PR as one of four explicit finalization options once test verification and base branch detection are satisfied.

You need test verification to pass before merging a development branch. The workflow requires satisfying test results and detecting the base branch to ensure safe integration before presenting local merge or PR options.

Branch cleanup matters after merging a feature branch to maintain a tidy repository. The workflow offers optional cleanup alongside four finalization options, allowing you to discard or remove integrated branches systematically.

You should discard a git branch instead of keeping it when the development work is obsolete or unwanted. The workflow presents discarding as one of four explicit options, complete with optional cleanup for removing unwanted branches.