git-workflow

Reconcile MAIN, PRE, and DEV branches with rebase-based synchronization and .gitexcludes protection.

1|Updated May 6, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cloud-native-tools/cws-lib-bash --skill git-workflow-cloud-native-tools
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Skill: git-workflow
Source: https://github.com/cloud-native-tools/cws-lib-bash/tree/main/.specify/skills/git-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cloud-native-tools/cws-lib-bash --skill git-workflow-cloud-native-tools

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the complexity and risk of manual Git branch management by enforcing a consistent three-tier workflow (MAIN/PRE/DEV) with automated rebase synchronization and branch-exclusive file protection.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reconcile Engine: Automatically observes, diffs, and converges your repository state to match your defined branch structure and exclusion rules.
  • Branch-Exclusive Protection: Uses .gitexcludes to ensure that development-specific files (like IDE configs or local scripts) are never accidentally synced or overwritten during rebase or merge operations.
  • Safety Guardrails: Implements strict security checks, including force-with-lease push strategies and mandatory conflict resolution protocols, to prevent accidental code loss or unauthorized merges into production branches.

Quick Start

Run the git-workflow skill to initialize your repository structure or synchronize your current branch with its upstream parent.

Frequently Asked Questions about git-workflow

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Git branch synchronization across multiple environments?

Automated Git branch synchronization is managed by enforcing a three-tier workflow across MAIN, PRE, and DEV branches. It uses a reconcile engine to observe, diff, and converge repository states automatically, ensuring consistent tracking and safe code integration.

What is the best way to protect local IDE configuration files during a Git rebase?

Protecting local IDE configuration files during a Git rebase is handled using .gitexcludes rules. This mechanism ensures that development-specific files are never accidentally synced, overwritten, or merged during automated branch synchronization operations.

How do I prevent accidental code loss when forcing a push to remote Git branches?

Preventing accidental code loss during remote pushes requires strict safety guardrails, specifically force-with-lease push strategies. This ensures that remote branch updates are rejected if they conflict with upstream changes, protecting against unauthorized merges.

Does this three-tier Git workflow support automated conflict resolution?

Automated conflict resolution is supported within the three-tier Git workflow through mandatory conflict resolution protocols. These protocols are enforced during rebase operations to safely converge branch structures without losing code integrity.

Why does my Git rebase workflow keep failing with local development scripts?

Git rebase workflows fail with local development scripts when branch-exclusive files are not properly excluded. Configuring .gitexcludes prevents these development-specific files from being tracked and overwritten during the synchronization process.

Can I use this branching strategy for cloud-native development environments?

This branching strategy is explicitly designed for cloud-native development environments. It satisfies requirements for safe, automated code integration and secure push strategies across MAIN, PRE, and DEV branches.