Git Workflow Rule Sections
This document defines the organizational structure for git workflow rules.
Section Categories
1. Commit Messages (commit)
Priority: Critical Description: Standards for writing clear, meaningful commit messages that document code changes effectively.
Commit messages are the permanent record of why changes were made. Well-written commits enable:
- Automated changelog generation
- Semantic versioning
- Easier debugging with git bisect
- Code archaeology and understanding historical decisions
- Better code reviews
Rules in this section:
- Conventional commit format
- Atomic commits
- Imperative mood
- Meaningful subject lines
- Body for context
- Issue references
- Breaking change documentation
2. Branching Strategy (branch)
Priority: High Description: Guidelines for creating, naming, and managing branches to enable parallel development and stable releases.
Effective branching strategies allow teams to work in parallel without conflicts while maintaining a stable main branch. This includes:
- Feature branch workflows
- Branch naming conventions
- Branch lifecycle management
- Release strategies
Rules in this section:
- Branch naming conventions
- Feature branch workflow
- Protected main branch
- Short-lived branches
- Delete merged branches
- Release branch strategy
3. Pull Requests (pull-request)
Priority: High Description: Best practices for creating and reviewing pull requests to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
Pull requests are the primary mechanism for code review and collaboration. Good PR practices:
- Enable thorough code review
- Facilitate knowledge sharing
- Maintain code quality standards
- Document changes for future reference
Rules in this section:
- Small, focused PRs
- PR description templates
- Reviewer assignment
- CI checks
- Squash merge strategy
- Draft PR usage
4. History Management (history)
Priority: Medium Description: Techniques for maintaining a clean, useful git history that aids debugging and understanding.
Git history is a valuable resource when:
- Debugging issues with git bisect
- Understanding why code exists
- Reverting problematic changes
- Onboarding new team members
Rules in this section:
- Rebase vs merge
- Avoiding force push on shared branches
- Cleaning up commits
- Tags and releases
5. Collaboration (collaboration)
Priority: Medium Description: Practices for effective team collaboration using git workflows and communication.
Successful git collaboration requires:
- Effective code review practices
- Clear communication
- Conflict resolution skills
- Team coordination
Rules in this section:
- Code review best practices
- Merge conflict resolution
- Team communication
Priority Levels
| Priority | When to Apply | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | Always enforce | Core to git workflow success, affects entire team |
| High | Enforce on most projects | Significant quality and collaboration impact |
| Medium | Context-dependent | Important but may vary by team/project |
Category Relationships
Commit Messages (critical)
↓ forms foundation for
Pull Requests (high)
↓ reviewed through
Collaboration (medium)
↓ coordinates
Branching Strategy (high)
↓ managed via
History Management (medium)Using These Sections
When reviewing git practices:
- Start with Commit Messages - the foundation
- Check Branching Strategy - the structure
- Review Pull Requests - the process
- Verify History Management - the maintenance
- Assess Collaboration - the team dynamics
Each section builds on the previous ones to create a comprehensive git workflow.