When working on a shared repository, ensuring code quality and avoiding accidental changes on critical branches is essential.
Setting up branch protection rules can save you from those unexpected merges or direct pushes that might disrupt your project.
In this tutorial, let’s explore how to configure branch protection rules for a specific branch in GitHub to keep your workflow secure and streamlined.
Steps to follow:
1. Click on the 'Settings' tab in the repository's top menu.
2. In the settings sidebar, scroll down and click on 'Branches' under the 'Code and automation' section.
3. Give a meaningful name for 'Ruleset'.
The ruleset name is important because it helps you identify and manage different branch protection rules within your repository.
4. Scroll down and reach the target area and click on 'Add Target' then select 'Include by pattern'.
5. In the 'Branch naming pattern' field, enter the name of the branch you want to protect, such as 'main' or use a pattern like 'release/*' for protecting multiple branches.
6. Click on 'Add inclusion pattern' to save the settings.
7. Click on 'Create' to save the protection rules on your branches.
That's it!
You have successfully set up branch protection rules for specific branches in GitHub.
Configuring branch protection rules is a straightforward step that brings much-needed control and stability to your project, especially in collaborative environments.
With these rules in place, you can safeguard key branches, enforce code reviews, and maintain a seamless workflow with confidence.
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