gitlab-org--gitlab-foss/doc/gitlab-basics/feature_branch_workflow.md

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# Feature branch workflow **(FREE)**

1. Clone project:

   ```shell
   git clone git@example.com:project-name.git
   ```

1. Create branch with your feature:

   ```shell
   git checkout -b $feature_name
   ```

1. Write code. Commit changes:

   ```shell
   git commit -am "My feature is ready"
   ```

1. Push your branch to GitLab:

   ```shell
   git push origin $feature_name
   ```

1. Review your code on commits page.

1. Create a merge request.

1. Your team lead reviews the code and merges it to the main branch.