git-workflow

Git branching strategy selection depends on team size and release cadence, guiding the choice between GitHub Flow, trunk-based development, or GitFlow. Applying the correct strategy requires establishing clear rules for branch creation and protected main branch behavior to prevent confusing commit history.

To write Conventional Commits, enforce structured commit messages and standardized PR titles and descriptions. This practice improves readability, review quality, and automates changelog generation by applying consistent semantic formatting across all collaborative Git workflows.

Resolve Git merge conflicts using conflict markers, mergetools, or ours/theirs strategies, while deciding between merge vs rebase based on specific day-to-day development contexts. Knowing when rebase is unsafe is critical to maintaining a clean project history without losing work.

Apply semantic versioning and tagging for Git release management by generating changelogs directly from your git history and tags. This standardizes your release practices, ensuring safe shipping through consistent version tracking tied to your structured commit conventions.

You should not use Git rebase in a collaborative workflow when it rewrites commits that other developers have already based their work on, as it creates divergent histories. Understanding when rebase is unsafe prevents recurring merge conflicts and project history issues.