2.2. Branches

A branch is a way to create and maintain different versions of a repository.

A branch:

• offers the possibility to develop and test new features,

• allows to maintain various versions of a repository,

• is updated automatically with new commits being added.

branches are dynamic pointers

A branch only points to a specific commit. It doesn’t contain any data or changes but serves as a reference to a particular commit in the repository’s history.