Common Branch Naming Conventions

Here are some common naming conventions used in Git branches:

Feature Branches

Feature branches are used to develop new features. The best practice is to prefix the branch name with feature/:

feature/short-description
feature/login-page

Bugfix Branches

Bugfix branches are used to fix bugs. A common prefix is bugfix/ or fix/:

bugfix/issue-123
fix/null-pointer-exception

Hotfix Branches

Hotfix branches are used for urgent fixes in production. They often use the prefix hotfix/:

hotfix/critical-bug

Release Branches

Release branches are used to prepare for a new release. A common prefix is release/:

release/v1.2.0
release/2.0.0

Improvement Branches

Improvement branches are used for enhancements and optimizations. A common prefix is improvement/:

improvement/refactor-auth
improvement/update-dependencies

Experimental Branches

Experimental branches are used to try out new ideas and experiments. A common prefix is experiment/:

experiment/new-layout
experiment/feature-toggle

In Git, branches are used to develop features, fix bugs, and experiment with new ideas independently of the main codebase. Using a consistent naming convention for branches can greatly enhance collaboration and project management. This article provides guidelines and best practices for naming Git branches.