forkandmerge
Forkandmerge is a term commonly used in the context of software development and version control systems, particularly those that follow a distributed model like Git. It refers to the process of creating a copy of a repository (forking) and then combining changes from one branch or repository into another (merging).
Forking is the act of creating a personal copy of someone else's project. This is often done
Merging, on the other hand, is the process of combining changes from one branch or repository into
The forkandmerge model is a key aspect of the open-source software development process. It allows developers
This model promotes collaboration and transparency, as all changes are publicly visible and can be reviewed