Master the essential skills for designing robust version control workflows that enable seamless parallel development. This course empowers you to architect structured branching strategies that govern how code evolves from initial concept to production-ready release.

Create Branching Strategies for Parallel Development

Create Branching Strategies for Parallel Development
This course is part of DataOps: Automation & Reliability Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital
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What you'll learn
Effective branching strategies support scalable development by reducing conflicts, enabling autonomy, and preserving code stability.
Well-designed branch hierarchies with clear naming conventions and merge protocols reduce integration complexity and improve development velocity.
Protected branch policies and automated checks are essential for maintaining code quality and preventing direct commits to critical branches.
Effective branching balances developer flexibility and release stability, shaped by team size, deployment cadence, and project complexity.
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learners will understand fundamental branching models and design strategic workflows that enable parallel development while maintaining code stability.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
Learners will implement their branching strategy using GitHub's protection features and automation tools, creating a production-ready development.
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments1 ungraded lab
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