sp-finishing-a-development-branch

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

The best way to merge a finished development branch locally involves verifying tests, determining the base branch, and then selecting the merge option to safely integrate and clean up the worktree.

Yes, you can create a pull request automatically by verifying tests pass and selecting the push and PR creation option, which determines the base branch and coordinates the workflow for you.

You need a Git CLI to complete your development branch workflow, as the process coordinates with sub-skills to verify tests, identify the base branch, and manage worktrees for integration.

You should discard a development branch instead of merging it when the completed work is no longer needed, utilizing the discard option to safely remove the branch and clean up its associated worktree.

Identifying the base branch before merging a git workflow ensures that the integration path targets the correct destination, allowing the chosen merge, pull request, keep, or discard action to execute safely.