Glossary
What Is a Git Branch?
A branch is a parallel version of your project. You can create a branch to build a feature or fix a bug without touching the stable main branch — then merge it back when you’re done.
Why branches matter
- Safe experimentation: break things without consequences.
- Multiple features can be built at once.
- Teams review work on branches before merging.
The default branch is usually called main (or master).
More terms
- What Is a Git Clone?
- What Is a Git Commit?
- What Is a Fork in GitHub?
- What Is Git? Version Control Explained