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Git graph

Explain branching strategies visually

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What is a Git graph?

A git graph shows commits, branches, merges and tags. It is the clearest way to document your branching strategy — git flow, trunk-based, release trains — for the whole team.

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gitGraph
    commit id: "init"
    branch develop
    commit id: "setup CI"
    branch feature/auth
    commit id: "login page"
    commit id: "JWT"
    checkout develop
    merge feature/auth tag: "v0.2.0"
    checkout main
    merge develop tag: "v1.0.0"

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When to use it

Document your team’s branching and release strategy

Onboard developers with visual git conventions

Explain hotfix and release procedures

Basic syntax

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gitGraph
    commit
    branch develop
    commit
    checkout main
    merge develop

Questions about this diagram

Can I show tags and releases?

Yes — commits and merges accept a tag: attribute (e.g. tag: "v1.0.0"), perfect for documenting release points.

Which branching strategies can it represent?

Any: git flow, GitHub flow, trunk-based development, release branches — the syntax mirrors real git operations (branch, checkout, merge, cherry-pick).

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