Trunk-Based Development vs Git Flow

Trunk-Based Development vs. Git Flow A decision document comparing two branching strategies. Evaluates each approach against our CI/CD maturity, team velocity, and DevOps best practices — then recommends a path forward. Team: Decision Document Owner: William Weeks-Balconi Updated: April 2026 Audience: Engineering, DevOps, Product Management, Leadership Table of Contents Executive Summary What Is Git Flow? What Is Trunk-Based Development? Side-by-Side Comparison Git Flow — Pros and Cons Trunk-Bas