using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees create isolated workspaces sharing the same repository, allowing simultaneous work on multiple branches without modifying your current working tree or switching branches.

Git worktree creates isolated workspaces for parallel development, automatically detecting preferred locations and verifying .gitignore to prevent accidental commits to the main directory.

Yes, creating a git worktree automatically runs project setup commands, such as installing dependencies for common languages, and verifies baseline tests to ensure the isolated workspace is ready.

Directory discovery auto-detects project-local or global worktree locations, while safety verification checks .gitignore configurations to prevent accidental commits of isolated workspaces into the main repository.

Use git worktree for workspace isolation during parallel feature work, experiments, or safe collaboration across team workflows when you need directory isolation without disrupting the main branch.