From issue to production
A mature GitHub workflow starts with a clearly described issue or requirement. A developer creates a branch, implements a focused change, commits it, pushes the branch and opens a pull request.
Automated and human validation
CI runs tests and quality checks. Reviewers inspect the code and design. Security and dependency checks provide additional signals. Required branch rules prevent premature integration.
Release and deployment
After approval, the change is merged according to repository policy. A release process can create a version tag, generate release notes, build an artifact and deploy it through protected environments.
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