DevOps Complete Course - Creating Protected Branches

The video tutorial covers the importance of using branches in a repository to manage code changes effectively. It highlights the issues with direct commits to the master branch and suggests best practices like using dev or test branches first. The tutorial explains how to set up branch protection rules to ensure code quality through a review process. A practical example demonstrates the implementation of these rules, emphasizing the need for pull requests and approvals before merging changes into the master branch.

Why is it not advisable to commit directly to the master branch?

What is the role of code review in the Git workflow?

What are the consequences of having no review process in place for commits?

How does the approval process work when merging changes from a dev branch to the master branch?