Tallennushaara

Tallennushaara is a Finnish term that translates to "save branch" or "storage branch." In the context of computer science and software development, it refers to a specific branch within a version control system, such as Git. This branch is typically designated for storing completed or stable versions of a project's code.

The purpose of a tallennushaara is to maintain a distinct line of development that represents a functional and tested state of the software. Unlike feature branches, which are used for developing new functionalities, or development branches, which might contain ongoing work, the tallennushaara is intended to be a reliable point from which releases can be made or from which further development can be safely initiated.

When a new feature is completed and thoroughly tested, it is often merged into the tallennushaara. This ensures that the tallennushaara always holds code that is considered production-ready or at least a significant milestone in the project's progress. Developers might also create release branches from the tallennushaara for final testing before deployment. Maintaining a dedicated tallennushaara helps in managing project versions, facilitates rollbacks if necessary, and provides a clear history of stable code states. It is a common practice in many collaborative software development workflows.