Speaker 1: Modern teams debate whether to work directly on the main branch or use long-lived feature branches. Speaker 2: Each method shapes how quickly changes integrate and how much merge pain you face later.
Speaker 1: Trunk-based development keeps everyone committing to the same main line. Speaker 2: Small, incremental changes integrate quickly, and feature flags hide work in progress.
Speaker 1: Feature branching isolates each piece of work so teams can experiment safely. Speaker 2: The downside is merges grow complex the longer a branch lives away from trunk.
Speaker 1: Teams often blend approaches, keeping branches short and integrating daily. Speaker 2: The goal is fast feedback with just enough isolation for code review and testing.
Speaker 1: Whether you prefer trunk-based or feature branches, keep merges small and frequent. Speaker 2: Continuous integration works best when nothing stays out of the main line for long.