finishing-a-development-branch

To finalize a git feature branch after tests pass, you can choose from a structured four-option workflow: merge locally to the base branch, push and create a pull request, keep the branch for later, or discard the work entirely with explicit confirmation.

The best way to merge a development branch is using automated base-branch detection to infer the correct main or master lineage, ensuring a clean and auditable integration directly through standard Git operations after test verification.

Yes, you need to run tests before creating a pull request or merging a branch. Test-driven gating requires tests to pass before offering any completion options, preventing broken integrations and ensuring code stability.

To safely discard git branch changes and clean up the local worktree, select the discard option which requires explicit confirmation before abandoning the work, followed by optional auditable cleanup commands to remove local branches and maintain a tidy repository.

Yes, you can keep a feature branch without merging or creating a pull request immediately. The workflow offers a specific option to keep the branch as-is for later handling, leaving the current repository state untouched.