Update branching documentation to reflect merge flow#11227
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Clarify that the merge flow is: maintenance-9.x → master → maintenance-10.x This keeps master synchronized with the current version branch, so if contributors accidentally branch from master they get current version code without pulling in breaking changes from the next major version. Key changes: - Emphasize master is NOT a PR target (receives merges only) - Update merge flow documentation in both Development.md and release-create.md - Clarify backward compatibility vs breaking changes - Add maintainer workflow examples showing 2-step merge process
The 'Choosing the Right Target Branch' section already covers that master is not a PR target. Lead with what contributors should do rather than what they should not do.
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Clarify that the merge flow is: maintenance-9.x → master → maintenance-10.x
This keeps master synchronized with the current version branch. If contributors accidentally branch from master, they get current version code without pulling in breaking changes from the next major version.
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Description
Clarifies merge flow: maintenance-9.x → master → maintenance-10.x
Emphasizes master is NOT a PR target, receives merges only
Adds detailed maintainer workflow examples with step-by-step merge process
Removes redundant Master Branch section, consolidates branching guidance
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Development.md
Restructure branching documentation with merge flow claritydocs/development/Development.md
version via merges
examples
release-create.md
Update branch usage guidance and merge flow directiondocs/development/release-create.md
maintenance-10.x