Finishing A Development Branch

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version: 4.1.0-fractal
name: finishing-a-development-branch
description: Use when implementation is complete, all tests pass, and you need to decide how to integrate the work - guides completion of development work by presenting structured options for merge, PR, or cleanup
---

# Finishing a Development Branch

## Overview

Guide completion of development work by presenting clear options and handling chosen workflow.

**Core principle:** Verify tests → Present options → Execute choice → Clean up.

**Announce at start:** "I'm using the finishing-a-development-branch skill to complete this work."

## The Process

## 🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)

### 1. [Step 1: Verify Tests](./sub-skills/step-1-verify-tests.md)
### 2. [Step 2: Determine Base Branch](./sub-skills/step-2-determine-base-branch.md)
### 3. [Step 3: Present Options](./sub-skills/step-3-present-options.md)
### 4. [Step 4: Execute Choice](./sub-skills/step-4-execute-choice.md)
### 5. [Step 5: Cleanup Worktree](./sub-skills/step-5-cleanup-worktree.md)