feature-branch

name	feature-branch
description	Create feature branches for all work. Use when creating branches, checking out, or pushing. Prevents accidental push to develop.

Feature Branch

Never commit to develop or main.

Do

Branch format: sm/W-XXXXX-short-description (owner prefix = sm, Shane McLaughlin).

git fetch origin develop
git checkout -b sm/W-XXXXX-short-description origin/develop --no-track
# ... work, commit ...
git push -u origin sm/W-XXXXX-short-description

Don't

Never omit --no-track when branching from origin/develop — bare git push would push to develop.