What does GitFlow mean?

It is a branching model for Git.

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GitFlow

GitFlow is a branching model for Git that assists in managing project branches and releases.

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Origin

GitFlow was developed by Vincent Driessen and has become a widely adopted workflow for software development.

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Branch Organization

Branches are organized into main (e.g., 'main') and development (e.g., 'develop') branches, along with feature branches, release branches, and hotfixes.

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Initial Proposal

Initially proposed as a branching model, GitFlow has evolved into a supported tool with specific commands.

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Refinement and Adaptation

Over time, GitFlow has been refined and adapted by development teams to meet their specific needs and workflows.

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