finishing-a-development-branch

Merge a git feature branch by verifying tests, detecting the base branch, and selecting a final integration action like local merge, push and pull request, preserve, or discard with typed confirmation.

The best way to clean up a git worktree after finishing a feature is to use a structured workflow that handles worktree cleanup automatically after you select your final branch integration or deletion action.

You can discard local git branch changes safely by requiring typed confirmation before destructive deletions, ensuring you explicitly verify the branch state before any worktree cleanup or removal occurs.

Create a pull request from a local branch by verifying tests pass, pushing the branch, and generating the PR with a clear test plan as part of a structured four-option branch finalization workflow.

Preserve a development branch instead of merging when feature work is incomplete or needs later review, selecting the keep-as-is option to safely retain the branch without triggering worktree cleanup or destructive actions.