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From: saikumarvasa100-hash <saikumarvasa100@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2025 22:26:24 +0530
Subject: [PATCH] Add Git Best Practices documentation

This contribution adds a comprehensive Git Best Practices guide covering commit guidelines, branching strategies, pull request best practices, security tips, and collaboration guidelines. This documentation will help new contributors understand how to use Git effectively.
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+# Git Best Practices Guide
+
+## Introduction
+This guide provides essential best practices for using Git effectively in your projects. Following these practices will help maintain a clean commit history, improve collaboration, and make your repository easier to manage.
+
+## Commit Best Practices
+
+### 1. Write Clear Commit Messages
+- Use the imperative mood ("Add feature" not "Added feature")
+- Keep the first line under 50 characters
+- Add a detailed description after a blank line if needed
+- Example: "Fix navigation bug in mobile view"
+
+### 2. Commit Often, But Not Too Often
+- Make commits logical and atomic
+- Each commit should represent one logical change
+- Don't commit half-done work
+- Commit when you've completed a specific task or fix
+
+### 3. Use Meaningful Commit Messages
+- Explain what and why, not how
+- Reference issue numbers when applicable
+- Bad: "Fixed stuff"
+- Good: "Fix login timeout issue (#123)"
+
+## Branching Strategy
+
+### 1. Use Descriptive Branch Names
+- feature/user-authentication
+- bugfix/header-alignment
+- hotfix/security-patch
+
+### 2. Keep Main Branch Stable
+- Never commit directly to main/master
+- Always use pull requests for merging
+- Ensure tests pass before merging
+
+### 3. Delete Merged Branches
+- Clean up branches after merging
+- Keeps repository organized
+- Reduces confusion
+
+## Pull Request Guidelines
+
+### 1. Keep PRs Focused
+- One feature or fix per PR
+- Easier to review and test
+- Faster merge times
+
+### 2. Write Clear PR Descriptions
+- Explain what changes were made
+- Why the changes were necessary
+- How to test the changes
+- Include screenshots for UI changes
+
+### 3. Review Your Own Code First
+- Check for commented-out code
+- Remove debug statements
+- Ensure consistent formatting
+
+## General Best Practices
+
+### 1. Use .gitignore
+- Never commit sensitive information
+- Exclude build files and dependencies
+- Keep repository clean
+
+### 2. Pull Before You Push
+- Always pull latest changes first
+- Resolve conflicts locally
+- Test after merging changes
+
+### 3. Use Git Tags
+- Tag release versions
+- Follow semantic versioning
+- Makes it easy to track releases
+
+### 4. Don't Commit Generated Files
+- Build outputs
+- Compiled binaries
+- Package manager files (node_modules, vendor)
+
+## Security Best Practices
+
+### 1. Never Commit Credentials
+- Use environment variables
+- Keep API keys in separate config files
+- Add config files to .gitignore
+
+### 2. Be Careful with Force Push
+- Only use on your own branches
+- Can cause issues for collaborators
+- Use `--force-with-lease` for safety
+
+### 3. Sign Your Commits
+- Use GPG signing for verification
+- Proves commit authenticity
+- Adds security layer
+
+## Collaboration Tips
+
+### 1. Communicate with Your Team
+- Use PR comments effectively
+- Respond to code review feedback
+- Keep discussions constructive
+
+### 2. Stay Up to Date
+- Regularly sync with remote
+- Keep your local branches current
+- Rebase when appropriate
+
+### 3. Be Respectful in Reviews
+- Focus on the code, not the person
+- Provide constructive feedback
+- Acknowledge good work
+
+## Conclusion
+Following these Git best practices will help you maintain a professional and organized repository. Remember that Git is a powerful tool, and using it correctly will save you and your team time and frustration in the long run.
+
+## Additional Resources
+- [Git Official Documentation](https://git-scm.com/doc)
+- [GitHub Guides](https://guides.github.com/)
+- [Atlassian Git Tutorials](https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials)