finishing-a-development-branch

To safely finish a git branch, you must verify tests pass, choose an integration path like a local merge or pull request, and execute cleanup. This structured workflow enforces test validation and base-branch detection before finalizing the lifecycle.

Before merging a finished git worktree, you should validate your test suite and select an integration option. The workflow handles conditional worktree removal and requires explicit confirmation for any destructive cleanup actions.

Yes, finishing a development branch requires running tests first. The workflow enforces test validation to ensure the project test suite passes before allowing any local merge, pull request creation, or branch discard actions.

Options for integrating a completed git branch include merging locally, creating a pull request, preserving the branch, or discarding the work. A four-option decision flow guides the final integration choice based on your project needs.

You need confirmation for git branch cleanup and worktree removal to prevent accidental loss of work. The workflow enforces explicit confirmation for destructive actions and handles conditional worktree removal to ensure safe branch lifecycle completion.