AI engineering glossary · Command line Git
What is protected branch?
Protected branch (also called Branch protection): A branch with rules enforced by the hosting platform, such as requiring reviews and passing checks before merging, and blocking force pushes or deletion. It stops accidental damage to important branches.
Protected branch: an example
main requires one approval and passing tests before any pull request can merge.
Related terms
More Command line Git terms
Where you learn it
Protected branch is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.