Definitions

Branch	Definition	Description	Stability/Readiness
release-c3	Release branch	Stable release branches. After testing on staging-c3, updates are pushed here and published publicly.	Ready to Use: Highly stable, recommended for most users.
staging-c3	Staging branch	Pre-release testing branches. Community feedback is essential to identify issues before public release.	Varied Stability: Generally stable, but intended for testing before public release.
dev-c3	Development branches	Experimental branches with the latest features and bug fixes brought in manually. Expect bugs and braking changes.	Experimental: Least stable, suitable for testers and developers.
master	Primary development branch	All Pull Requests are merged here for future releases. CI automatically strips, minifies, and pushes changes to staging-c3. Running the master branch is suitable for development purposes but not recommended for non-development use.	For Development Use: Suitable for developers, may be unstable for general use.

Tip

Your feedback is invaluable. Testers, even without software development experience, are encourage to run dev-c3 or staging-c3 and report issues.