Git Branch Skill

When to Apply

• User asks to create/switch/delete branches.
• Work needs branch hygiene before implementation.

Workflow

1. Determine base branch (main, develop, or project default).
2. Create branch with consistent naming:
   • feature/<topic>
   • fix/<topic>
   • chore/<topic>
3. Verify upstream tracking after push.
4. Clean up merged branches when requested.

Safety

• Do not delete unmerged branches without explicit confirmation.
• Avoid force operations unless necessary and approved.