Keeping your branches tidy is essential to avoid clutter and confusion in your Git repository.
Imagine wrapping up a feature or fixing a bug, merging your branch, and then moving on, only to realize old branches are piling up.
Enabling auto-deletion after merging can simplify this process, helping developers keep things clean and organized effortlessly.
In this tutorial, let's check out how to enable auto-deletion of branches after merging, step-by-step.
Steps to follow:
1. Go to the desired repository and click on the 'Settings' tab to enable branch auto-deletion.
2. Under the 'Settings' tab, find the 'Automatically delete head branches' option.
3. Check the box to enable auto-deletion of branches after a merge.
That's it!
You’ve successfully enabled branch auto-deletion after merges in GitHub.
Auto-deleting branches post-merge is a small tweak that can make a big difference, especially if you work with multiple branches or a larger team.
By enabling this setting, you’ll avoid unnecessary cleanup tasks and maintain a streamlined, easy-to-navigate repository.
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