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What is Branch?

An independent line of development that lets you work on features without affecting the main code

Why It Matters

Branches let multiple features be developed simultaneously without interfering with each other

Real-World Example

Creating a 'feature/user-profiles' branch to build profiles without affecting the main site

“Understanding terms like Branch matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

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Git

A system that tracks every change to your code, letting you see history, undo mistakes, and collaborate with others

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Merge

Combining code changes from one branch into another

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Commit

A saved snapshot of your code changes with a message describing what changed

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GitHub

A website where developers store, share, and collaborate on code using Git

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A system that records changes to files over time, allowing you to recall specific versions later

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Pull Request

A request to merge your code changes into the main project, allowing others to review first