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Feature branching is a version control strategy used in software development to manage and organize changes to a codebase. In this approach, each new feature or bug fix is developed in its own separate branch, which is created from the main branch of the repository. This allows developers to work on multiple features simultaneously without interfering with each other's work. Once a feature is complete and has been reviewed and tested, it is merged back into the main branch. This strategy helps in maintaining a stable main branch and facilitates better collaboration among team members. However, it can also lead to integration challenges if not managed properly, as merging multiple branches can sometimes result in conflicts that need to be resolved. Feature branching is commonly used in Git, a popular version control system, and is part of the Gitflow workflow, which is a branching model for Git that defines a strict branching model designed around the project release.