Update the project's documentation to include details about a new hotfix branch within the Branching Model section. This branch is intended for addressing critical issues that arise in production and need immediate fixing.
This issue stems from the request made in issue #3.
Branching Model Update
Hotfix Branch:
Purpose: To resolve urgent issues in production that require immediate attention.
Branch Creation: The hotfix branch should be created directly from the main branch whenever a critical issue is discovered.
Naming Convention: Use the prefix hotfix/ followed by a brief description of the issue (e.g., hotfix/fix-login-bug).
Merge Strategy: After the hotfix has been completed and tested, merge it back into both main and dev branches to ensure all environments are updated.
Additional Information
Ensure the documentation reflects this change clearly so that all contributors understand how and when to create a hotfix branch.
The update should be added under the existing Branching Model section in the Contributing Guidelines.
Description
Update the project's documentation to include details about a new hotfix branch within the Branching Model section. This branch is intended for addressing critical issues that arise in production and need immediate fixing.
This issue stems from the request made in issue #3.
Branching Model Update
mainbranch whenever a critical issue is discovered.hotfix/followed by a brief description of the issue (e.g.,hotfix/fix-login-bug).mainanddevbranches to ensure all environments are updated.Additional Information