What's the simplest Git workflow for CI/CD pipelines?

One branch: main. Push iteratively — project, gitignore, dockerfile, .gitlab-ci.yml. Triggers reliably, no branch confusion.

Git Flow vs single branch: which for beginners?

Single branch crushes for first pipelines. Git Flow adds risk; use after basics work.

Does GitLab CI run on non-main branches?

Only if configured (only: - main - develop). For deploys, restrict to main.

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Why Git Flow Fails Your First CI/CD Pipeline — And How One Branch Fixes It

You geared up for Git Flow's branches and merges, expecting pro-level CI/CD glory. Reality? It stalls you debugging Git instead of deploying code. Here's the radical simple fix.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 4 min read 11 views

Git branches diagram contrasting simple main line vs complex Git Flow tree for CI/CD

⚡ Key Takeaways

Single main branch trumps Git Flow for quick, reliable CI/CD setups by slashing Git-related failures. 𝕏
Push in layers: project → hygiene → docker → sonar → .gitlab-ci.yml → fixes for visible progress. 𝕏
Avoid tokens, caches; pin pipelines to main for determinism — scale branches later. 𝕏

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