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Git & Version Control

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."

Related terms

  • Feature flag — A configuration toggle that enables or disables a feature at runtime without deploying new code.
  • CI/CD — Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment — a practice of automatically building, testing, and releasing code on every change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Trunk-Based Development" mean?

A branching strategy where developers push small, frequent commits directly to main/trunk, avoiding long-lived feature branches.

How do you pronounce "Trunk-Based Development"?

"Trunk-Based Development" is pronounced /trʌŋk beɪst dɪˈveləpmənt/.

Can you use "Trunk-Based Development" in a sentence?

"Trunk-based development with feature flags: the code ships to main daily, but the feature is hidden until ready."