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Git Branch Name Generator

Generate standardized branch names following best practices

Branch Configuration

New feature or enhancement

Brief description of the branch purpose

Issue or ticket number

Examples

Type: feature | Description: user authentication | Ticket: JIRA-123
feature/JIRA-123/user-authentication
Type: bugfix | Description: fix login error | Ticket: BUG-456
bugfix/BUG-456/fix-login-error
Type: hotfix | Description: critical security patch
hotfix/critical-security-patch
Type: refactor | Description: improve database queries
refactor/improve-database-queries

Branch Naming Best Practices

  • Use descriptive names that explain the purpose of the branch
  • Include ticket/issue numbers for traceability
  • Use consistent separators across your team
  • Keep branch names concise but meaningful
  • Prefix with type (feature/, bugfix/, hotfix/, etc.) for clarity
  • Avoid special characters that might cause issues in Git
  • Delete merged branches to keep repository clean

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