Trunk Based Development
Trunk Based Development is a source-control branching model where developers collaborate on code in a single branch called 'trunk' (or 'main'), avoiding long-lived feature branches. It emphasizes small, frequent commits directly to the trunk, enabling continuous integration and reducing merge conflicts. This approach is often used in DevOps and agile environments to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.
Developers should use Trunk Based Development when working in fast-paced, collaborative teams that prioritize rapid feedback and continuous delivery, such as in microservices architectures or CI/CD pipelines. It is particularly beneficial for reducing integration hell, enabling faster releases, and maintaining a stable codebase, making it ideal for projects with frequent deployments or large-scale distributed systems.