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Dan Marks
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Git Branches for Effective Testing

In the fast-paced world of software development, testing is paramount. Git branches are your allies in this journey. Here are some quick tips to make your testing process smoother:

Clear Naming: Use descriptive branch names.
Right Source: Start your testing branch from the latest code.
Branching Strategy: Adopt a suitable strategy.
Frequent Commits: Keep changes bite-sized.
Meaningful Messages: Explain your changes concisely.
Regular Updates: Pull and rebase for freshness.
Automated Bliss: Let CI tools handle testing.
Feature Flags: Toggle features for controlled tests.
Peer Review: Invite feedback from your team.
Confident Merge: Ensure tests pass before merging.
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