Branch
/brɑːntʃ/
Definition
A pointer to a specific commit that lets developers work on features or fixes in isolation from the main codebase.
Example in context
"Create a feature branch off main, make your changes, then open a PR — never commit directly to main."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master Branch in context by working through exercises in the Git & Version Control module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.