Git & Version Control

Feature Branch

/ˈfiːtʃər bræntʃ/

Definition

A short-lived git branch for developing a single feature or fix, merged back to the main branch when complete.

Example in context

"Always work on a feature branch — never commit directly to main. Name it feature/TICKET-123-short-description."

Related terms

Practice this term

Master Feature 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.