Git Branching Strategies vs. Trunk-Based Development

A branching strategy is essential for software development teams working on the same codebase, enabling efficient collaboration while avoiding malfunctions. Common types of branches include trunk, development, feature, release, and hotfix branches. Trunk-based development (TBD) is a popular branching strategy where all developers integrate their changes directly to a shared trunk every day, promoting continuous integration and small changes. Feature flags allow for controlled releases of features in different environments, reducing risk when doing TBD. LaunchDarkly provides feature flag management as a service, enabling teams to use feature flags strategically and seamlessly link them with dynamic releases.