When working on a project, you want to make sure the right branch is set as the default for everyone on your team.
Whether it's your main production branch or an active development branch, setting the default branch helps streamline collaboration and avoid mistakes.
In this guide, let’s walk you through the steps to easily set a default branch in GitHub, with a hands-on demo to guide you along.
Steps to follow:
1. Navigate to your GitHub repository.
2. Click on the 'Settings' tab.
3. Under 'Default branch', click the 'Change default branch' button.
4. Click here to open the dropdown menu.
5. From the dropdown menu, select your desired branch to set as the new default.
6. Once you've selected the branch, click 'Update' to confirm your choice.
7. A confirmation message will appear. Click the 'I understand, update the default branch' button to finalize the change.
Done!
You have successfully changed your default branch in GitHub.
Changing the default branch is a quick yet powerful way to ensure your project stays on track and your team stays aligned.
Whether you're organizing your codebase or setting up for new releases, having the correct default branch saves headaches down the line.
Now that you’ve got the hang of it, go ahead and update your branch settings with confidence!
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