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Jun 6, 2025 · Operations

Why Directly Fixing Bugs in the Pre‑Release Branch Is a Bad Idea (and the Correct Hotfix Workflow)

This article explains the risks of editing code directly in the pre‑release environment, outlines a standard multi‑environment branch workflow, and provides a step‑by‑step guide for creating and merging hotfix branches to ensure traceable, safe releases.