This is an example to create “develop” branch from copying from “main” branch. We can apply the same steps for creating “feature” branch and “release” branch
1. Ensure your repository is clean
git status
git branch -a
2. Preparation before creating a new branch
git checkout {ORIGINAL BRANCH} (e.g, main)
git pull origin {ORIGINAL BRANCH} (e.g, main)
3. Create the new branch locally
git checkout -b {NEW BRANCH} (e.g, develop)
# Sample of feature branch
git checkout -b feature/new_feature_branch_name
# Sample of release branch
git checkout -b release/new_release_branch_name
4. Push the new branch to GitHub
git push -u origin {NEW BRANCH} (e.g, develop)
5. Verify both branches exist
Run:
git branch -a
You should see the new branch
* {NEW BRANCH} (e.g, develop)
main
remotes/origin/{NEW BRANCH} (e.g, develop)
remotes/origin/main