What is Trunk-Based Development?
A branching strategy where developers commit small changes directly to the main branch frequently.
Why It Matters
Trunk-based development reduces merge conflicts and integration problems by keeping branches short-lived.
Real-World Example
Committing small changes to main multiple times per day behind feature flags, rather than using long-lived feature branches.
“Understanding terms like Trunk-Based Development 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.”
Related Terms
Feature Branch
A separate branch created from the main codebase to develop a specific feature independently.
Feature Flags
Switches that let you turn features on or off without deploying new code
CI/CD
Automated processes that test your code (Continuous Integration) and deploy it (Continuous Deployment) whenever you make changes
Git
A system that tracks every change to your code, letting you see history, undo mistakes, and collaborate with others
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Related Terms
CI/CD
Automated processes that test your code (Continuous Integration) and deploy it (Continuous Deployment) whenever you...
Git
A system that tracks every change to your code, letting you see history, undo mistakes, and collaborate with others
Feature Flags
Switches that let you turn features on or off without deploying new code
Feature Branch
A separate branch created from the main codebase to develop a specific feature independently.
GitHub
A website where developers store, share, and collaborate on code using Git
Version Control
A system that records changes to files over time, allowing you to recall specific versions later