Git Flow: Best Practices for Team Code Management

Introduction

Git is not just commit and push. When working with a team, you need a clear code management system. Git Flow is a proven strategy used by major companies worldwide.

Core Branches

• main: Production code — no direct pushes allowed
• develop: Tested code ready for release
• feature/xxx: Each new feature in its own branch
• hotfix/xxx: Emergency fixes directly from main

Daily Workflow

Always branch off develop for new features. Open a Pull Request when done and have it reviewed before merging back.

Professional Commit Messages

Use conventional commits format: feat:, fix:, docs:, refactor: followed by a clear description.

Code Review Checklist

• Code works and has no obvious bugs
• Code is covered by tests
• Code is clear and readable
• No security issues present