Branch Close

Overview

Branch closing in D3E Studio is a critical step that corresponds to ending a session on the project workbench. This process ensures that changes made during the session are appropriately accounted for, allowing for effective rebasing, merging, and collaboration. This user guide provides a detailed explanation of branch closing in D3E Studio, highlighting its importance and the steps involved.

Key Components

Session Closure:

• Purpose: Closing the branch marks the end of the user's session on the project workbench.

• Importance: Essential for ensuring that changes made during the session are properly recorded and accounted for in the project's version history.

Mandatory Action:

• Purpose: Closing the branch is a mandatory action when the user has completed their work on the project workbench.
• Significance: Failure to close the branch may lead to complications in processes such as rebasing and merging, as the session remains active.

Option to Close Other's Branch:

• Purpose: Users have the option to close not only their own branch but also the branches of others who are part of the same branch.
• Collaborative Aspect: Facilitates collaboration by allowing users to manage and close branches collectively.

How to Close a Branch in D3E Studio

Step 1: Locate the button that closes the branch. You will find this on the left-bottom side bar with tool-tip of "Close".

Step 2: Enable "Force others to close (If needed), Confirm the branch closing action through a prompt or dialog box.

Step 3: Optionally, review the changes made during the session to ensure completeness.

Step 4: Complete the closing process, ensuring that the session is officially closed by checking your profile image in the branches list.

Best Practices

• Timely Closure: Close branches promptly after completing work to ensure the accuracy and relevance of changes.

• Collaborative Branch Closing: Encourage collaborative branch closing, especially when users are part of the same branch.

• Communication: Communicate with team members if closing someone else's branch to avoid any disruptions.

Conclusion

Closing branches in D3E Studio is a crucial step in maintaining project integrity and ensuring the effective collaboration of team members. By following the outlined steps and best practices, users can seamlessly close branches, record changes accurately, and contribute to a well-organized and collaborative development environment.