What defines a Feature Branch in version control?

A Feature Branch in version control is a dedicated branch created for the development of a new feature or a specific enhancement. The primary purpose of a Feature Branch is to facilitate work on that feature without affecting the main codebase or other ongoing work. It allows developers to isolate their changes and collaborate on a specific functionality.

When you create a Feature Branch from a release branch, you can make modifications or add new code specifically related to that feature. This ensures that all work on that particular feature is organized and can be integrated back into the main codebase once it is complete, tested, and approved. The ability to work independently on features allows teams to maintain stability in the main branch while development occurs.

In contrast, the main branch used for deployment refers more to the stable code when ready for release, final production code represents the completed version that is live, and merging directly into the master branch can occur after a feature is completed, but it does not define the concept of a Feature Branch itself.