The Git Workflow Every Solo Developer Needs (2026)

Stop committing directly to main. This system prevents 90% of "oh crap" moments.

The Problem

We've all done it:

# Quick fix, no time for branches git add -A git commit -m "fixed bug" git push origin main

# ... 2 hours later ... # Oh no, that broke something else

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When you're solo, there's no code review partner. You need your own process to be your safety net.

My Workflow

Branch Strategy

main (protected — never push directly) ├── feature/xxx (new features) ├── fix/xxx (bug fixes) └── refactor/xxx (code cleanup)

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Pre-Push Hook (My #1 Safety Net)

#!/bin/sh # .git/hooks/pre-push — runs before every push

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