When working on a specific ticket in a Git repository, following a structured workflow can help keep your changes organized, avoid conflicts, and make it easier to collaborate with others. Here’s an ideal workflow for working on a ticket in a Git repository:
Before you start coding, make sure you fully understand the ticket requirements. Clarify any doubts with the team or the ticket creator to ensure you're working on the correct solution.
Ensure that your local repository is up to date with the latest changes from the main repository (often referred to as origin or main).
git checkout main # Switch to the main branch
git fetch origin # Fetch the latest changes from the remote
git pull origin main # Pull the latest changes into your local main branch
Create a new branch from the main branch to work on your ticket. This branch should be named descriptively, ideally with the ticket number and a short description.
git checkout -b feature/TICKET-123-fix-bug # Create and switch to a new branch
Naming conventions like feature/, bugfix/, or hotfix/ followed by the ticket number and a brief description are commonly used. This makes it easy to understand the purpose of the branch.
Make your changes in this new branch. Commit your changes frequently with clear and concise commit messages. This will help in tracking changes and provide context if you need to revisit your work later.
git add . # Stage your changes
git commit -m "TICKET-123: Fix bug in user authentication flow" # Commit your changes
Push your branch to the remote repository so that others can see your work, and you have a backup.
git push origin feature/TICKET-123-fix-bug
Go to your repository on GitHub, GitLab, or whichever platform you're using, and create a pull request (PR) or merge request (MR) from your branch to the main branch.