Which branching model is more efficient during continuous development? For example, do you prefer feature branches, Git Flow, or something else? How much do team size, project type, or release frequency affect this decision? What do you pay attention to in practice?
What branching strategies should I choose?
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There aren’t really any strict rules, in my opinion—every project works differently. I’ve worked with over 50 WordPress clients, and I use different strategies for each one. For small plugin projects, simple `feature branches` are enough, just a main branch and a few feature branches. But for larger clients where we’re constantly releasing, I modify Git Flow a bit—I split it into development and staging branches instead of having a single production branch all the time.
Team size matters too, of course. For teams of 2-3 people, `trunk-based development` can even work sometimes, with small commits and PRs all the time. When it comes to release frequency, `GitHub Flow` is more flexible for clients who do weekly updates—you can merge directly to production for quick iterations, while still using release branches for stability in critical projects. The most important thing is the team’s habits and tools—they usually prefer systems they already know, so it’s best not to make drastic changes.