What is the outcome if the feature branch does not exist when there are no changes detected during the commit process?

The outcome in this situation is that the feature branch will not be pushed to the repository. This occurs because the commit process is designed to handle scenarios where there are no changes to commit. If no modifications are detected in the feature branch, it indicates that there is nothing to save or push. Consequently, without any new changes, the commit process will skip pushing the feature branch to the repository, as there is no meaningful data to update.

Understanding this helps clarify the workflow in version control systems like Copado. The architecture supports efficient management of branches by ensuring that only branches with actual changes are enacted upon, preventing unnecessary clutter and maintaining a clean repository.