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Branch Naming

Branch naming conventions give structure to how branches are labeled, often including a prefix like feature/, bugfix/, or hotfix/ followed by a short description. Consistent naming makes it easy to identify a branch's purpose at a glance and helps automate workflows that trigger based on branch name patterns. Teams often document their convention in a contributing guide so everyone follows the same format.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @article@Naming conventions for Git Branches — a Cheatsheet
• @article@Git Branching Naming Convention: Best Practices to Follow