是否可以创建一个作为主分支文件副本的分支进行测试？

Question

Is it possible to create a testing branch, that is essentially a clone of the master branch, but for in-depth testing and debugging while users are using the live site? Then, replace the old file with the updated one from the clone on the master branch when an update is ready to go live? Is there a better way to do this?

Answer 1

Is it possible to create a testing branch, that is essentially a clone of the master branch, but for in-depth testing and debugging while users are using the live site

very simple:

git checkout master

git checkout -b <new branch>

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Using git version > 2.5 you can always use git worktree add <second path> and you will have a copy working folder with the same code but in different folders.

Answer 2

checkout your project in another folder and make a branch. Configure your server to serve both folder. One for the "production", one for your test.

the good way is not to copy files. But to do a "git clone" in the project-test folder. When done, do a "git branch -b myNewTestBranch" to create your new branch. Configure your server to also use this folder. Then do your tests. When you think it's OK commit and push. Then go back on your master and merge it with your test branch. IMO this is the right way. But if you work alone you can do what you've discribe but it's the "dirty way"