using-git-worktrees

To set up an isolated Git workspace, you can use Git worktrees to create a separate directory for feature branching. This keeps your main branch free from changes and reduces the risk of conflicts during project development.

Git worktrees are used to create isolated workspaces linked to the same repository. They allow developers to work on multiple feature branches simultaneously without switching branches in a single directory or risking conflicts on the main branch.

You do not strictly need native platform tools to create isolated Git worktrees. The setup utilizes native tools if available, but it can automatically fall back to standard Git commands to establish the isolated workspace.

To prevent duplicate workspaces, the setup process first detects if you are already operating within an isolated workspace. This check ensures that multiple isolated environments are not created unnecessarily for the same feature.

Yes, you can run package installations and tests inside a Git worktree. The setup process handles the auto-detection of relevant tools for package installations and runs tests to ensure a clean baseline for your feature work.