How do you manage multiple contributors working on the same codebase?
Key practices I follow:
- Branch-per-feature model – Each developer works on isolated branches.
Follow:
- Pull Requests (PRs) for merging into main.
- Code reviews + CI tests required before merging.
- Protected branches prevent direct commits.
- Communication – Sync via Slack, GitHub Discussions, or standups to avoid
conflicts.
Example:
At a fintech startup, 8 engineers worked on a single monorepo. We used short-lived
branches and daily merges, with GitHub Actions running automatic tests for every PR — this
reduced integration headaches.