finishing-a-development-branch

Automating Git branch cleanup is handled by presenting structured finalization options after tests pass, allowing you to discard, keep, merge locally, or push for a PR. The workflow executes the selected option and performs worktree cleanup automatically.

Managing merge options for a finished development branch is streamlined through deterministic option prompts. The system presents exactly four choices: merge locally, push with a PR, keep the branch as is, or discard it entirely.

Creating a pull request automatically is supported by validating tests first, then offering a remote PR creation option. This coordinates the finalization decision across Git workflows and hosting platforms to push your feature branch safely.

Using this branch management workflow across different Git hosting platforms is fully supported. The process applies to feature branches after all tests pass, coordinating end-to-end actions regardless of your specific remote repository provider.

Discarding a development branch instead of merging is appropriate when feature work is abandoned or needs a clean reset. The workflow presents this as one of four deterministic options, ensuring safety checks pass before executing the branch cleanup.

Finalizing a branch with this Git workflow requires no specific dependencies. It operates independently to apply safety checks, present merge or PR options, and execute optional worktree cleanup after your development tests pass.