# Branching Basics

Branches in Git serve as separate lines of development that allow multiple features or changes to be worked on simultaneously without affecting the main codebase. With branches, you can create isolated environments for different tasks, collaborate with others, and manage complex workflows.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

- [@official@Git Branching - Basic Branching and Merging](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Branching-Basic-Branching-and-Merging)
- [@video@Git Branches Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2IbNHi4uCI)