Git & Version Control

Trunk-Based Development

/trʌŋk beɪst dɪˈveləpmənt/

Definition

A branching strategy where developers push small, frequent commits directly to main/trunk, avoiding long-lived feature branches.

Example in context

"Trunk-based development with feature flags: the code ships to main daily, but the feature is hidden until ready."

Related terms

Practice this term

Master Trunk-Based Development 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.