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Trunk-Based Development

A version control management strategy where developers merge small, frequent updates to a single branch, typically called 'main' or 'trunk'.

Categorydev

Overview

Trunk-Based Development (TBD) is a key practice for Continuous Integration. It discourages long-lived feature branches and encourages developers to merge their code at least once a day.

Key Practices

  • Small Commits: Breaking work into tiny, manageable pieces.
  • Feature Flags: Using toggles to hide unfinished features in production.
  • Automated Testing: Ensuring the trunk is always in a deployable state.

Benefits

  • Reduced merge pain.
  • Faster feedback loops.
  • Enables true Continuous Integration.

Related Terms

Branching StrategyGitflow