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I used to dread the inefficiency of branch switching in Git. Switching branches often disrupted my workflow, forcing me to stash changes and lose my train of thought. Then I discovered
git worktree, which transformed my experience by allowing multiple clean working directories for the same repository. Withgit worktree add, I could create a new folder for a branch, eliminating the need to stash or lose context. This approach enables parallel development, so I could run tests in one directory while coding in another, minimizing context switches. Yet, many developers ignore it, thinking itβs only for advanced users, even as they spend hours on outdated workflows. After usinggit worktree, I could never go back. Itβs not flashy, but itβs incredibly effective.
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