Trunk-Based Development
/trʌŋk beɪst dɪˈveləpmənt/
Definition
A branching strategy where developers push small, frequent commits directly to main/trunk, avoiding long-lived feature branches.
Example in context
"Trunk-based development with feature flags: the code ships to main daily, but the feature is hidden until ready."
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Practice this term
Master Trunk-Based Development in context by working through exercises in the Git & Version Control module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.