3 Git Workflows Every Developer Should Know - And When to Use Each

Learn three essential Git branching strategies in this comprehensive 32-minute tutorial that breaks down GitFlow, GitHub Flow, and Trunk-Based Development. Discover how these workflows evolved over time and understand the specific scenarios where each approach excels. Explore GitFlow's structured methodology with its feature, develop, and release branches, examine GitHub Flow's minimalist approach focused on simplicity and continuous deployment, and delve into Trunk-Based Development's strategy of committing directly to the main branch. Understand why Git workflows have transformed dramatically over the past decade and how modern development practices have shaped these approaches. Gain practical insights into real-world tradeoffs, implementation challenges, and decision-making criteria to help you select the most appropriate workflow for your team's specific needs, project complexity, and deployment requirements.