Creating a Branch in a VCS repository

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About this task

Creating a branch for a VCS project helps organize development efforts by allowing changes to be made independently from the main project. Branches enable developers to experiment, implement new features, or fix issues without affecting the primary codebase.

Procedure

  1. Click the settings icon settings_icon to open the settings menu, then go to Repositories.
    A list of available repositories appears.
  2. Click the ellipsis icon next to the repository you want to create a branch, then select Manage branches.
  3. Click Add branch.
    The Add branch dialog box appears.
  4. Select the base branch to create the new branch from.
  5. Enter the Branch name.
  6. Click Add.
    The new branch is created and ready for use.