How do you handle protected branches?

A protected branch (like main) restricts direct commits or merges unless specific rules are

met.

You can configure:

• Require pull request reviews
• Require status checks (tests) to pass
• Restrict who can push
• Prevent force pushes or deletions

Example:

You protect the main branch to ensure developers can only merge code through PRs that

have passed CI checks and received approval — preventing accidental overwrites.