finishing-a-development-branch

To finalize a git feature branch after tests pass, you can choose from four options: merge locally, push and create a pull request, keep the branch as-is, or discard it entirely.

Cleaning up a git worktree and deleting a branch is supported as part of the finalization workflow, ensuring safe removal of feature branches once they are reconciled with the base branch.

The best way to choose between a local merge and a pull request depends on your team's review process; this approach proposes both options alongside keeping or discarding the branch to fit your specific git workflow.

Yes, finalizing a development branch requires test validation before proceeding, ensuring tests pass before presenting merge, pull request, or cleanup options to guarantee safe progression.

You should discard a git branch instead of keeping it when the feature work is obsolete or unwanted, utilizing the explicit discard option to safely remove the branch and clean up the worktree.

Yes, you can keep a development branch as-is without merging or deleting it, as the workflow explicitly offers the option to maintain the current branch state without forcing a merge or cleanup.