Creating and switching branches

Modern branch commands

git switch is designed specifically for changing branches, while git branch manages branch references. A common workflow is to create a branch and immediately switch to it.

Name branches after the work

Names such as feature/login, fix/cart-total and docs/api-guide communicate intent. Teams should agree on naming conventions so branch lists remain understandable.

Check your current branch

Before making commits, confirm the active branch. Accidentally committing feature work directly to a protected or production branch is an avoidable workflow mistake.