From 4706ddefcc9fd4610e4c58df09bdc5628c3708a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: dl1com <1631996+dl1com@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2024 11:34:48 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Add info about branching concept

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 README.md | 4 ++++
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@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@ This is the GUI interface for AYAB.
 For information on how to install the release version of the software, see
 [http://manual.ayab-knitting.com](http://manual.ayab-knitting.com)
 
+## Branching Model
+
+**Development of the latest and upcoming features happens on the 'main' branch.** For each major release, a dedicated maintenance branch is created to manage bug fixes, security patches, and backporting for that specific release. These branches follow the naming convention <version>-maint (e.g. *0.95-maint*). This approach allows us to continue forward development while ensuring stability and long-term support for previous versions.
+
 ## Running from Source & Development
 
 The AYAB desktop software runs using Python 3.11.