Branches That Don't Suck #1: Branching Strategies for Enterprise Teams
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Video Description
Git for teams doesn't have to be painful. When you've got 50 developers, multiple teams, and compliance requirements, your branching strategy determines whether releases are smooth or chaotic. Let's look at the three main strategies and when to use each.
What you'll learn: • Why branching strategy matters at scale • What a branching strategy actually decides • GitFlow - structure for scheduled releases • GitHub Flow - simplicity for continuous deployment • Trunk-Based Development - speed for mature teams • How to choose based on your deployment frequency • Branch protection as strategy enforcement
Key insights: • GitFlow was designed for 2010 packaged software • Most enterprise teams land between GitFlow and GitHub Flow • Pure trunk-based is rare outside tech giants • The best strategy is what your team can execute consistently • You can evolve: start structured, simplify as confidence builds
This applies whether you're using GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitLab, or any Git-based workflow.
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0:00 Branching Strategies for Enterprise Teams 0:25 Why does branching strategy matter? 0:51 What a Branching Strategy Decides 1:47 Three Common Strategies... 2:51 GitFlow: The Structure 3:31 GitFlow: When It Works 4:07 ⚠️ GitFlow: The Downsides 4:53 GitHub Flow: The Structure 5:33 GitHub Flow: When It Works 6:10 ⚠️ GitHub Flow: The Downsides 6:46 Trunk-Based Development: The Structure 7:18 Trunk-Based Development: When It Works 8:03 Comparing the Three Strategies 8:35 What strategy is your team using today? 8:59 Choosing Your Strategy 9:52 Branch Protection: Enforcing Your Strategy 10:38 Quick Recap 11:19 Thanks for Watching
Video Info
- Duration: 11:23
- Published: January 09, 2026
