Learn the differences between Git tags and Git branches, when to use them, and how they can provide more efficiency and control in your CI/CD pipeline.

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Git tags and branches are two key Git concepts that allow developers to work on different versions of a project simultaneously. Tags are used as markers for significant points in the project timeline, whereas branches are separate lines of development that will eventually be merged back into the main application code.

Git tags vs branches: Differences and when to use them

Differences between Git tags and branches

Using Git tags and branches in a CI/CD pipeline

Using Git tags and branches with CircleCI