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+# Git Workflow Standards
+
+## Branch Structure
+### Main Branches
+1. main
+   - Production-ready code
+   - Tagged releases only
+   - Protected branch
+   - Requires pull request approval
+
+2. develop
+   - Integration branch
+   - Source for feature branches
+   - Continuous integration testing
+   - Pre-release staging
+
+### Supporting Branches
+1. feature/*
+   - Branch from: develop
+   - Merge to: develop
+   - Naming: feature/descriptive-name
+   - Example: feature/permission-handlers
+
+2. release/*
+   - Branch from: develop
+   - Merge to: main and develop
+   - Naming: release/v1.0.0
+   - For version preparation
+
+3. hotfix/*
+   - Branch from: main
+   - Merge to: main and develop
+   - Naming: hotfix/critical-fix
+   - For urgent production fixes
+
+## Workflow Procedures
+### Initial Setup
+1. Clone Repository:
+   git clone https://gitea.sigd.net/chaulmark/ChessPrism.git
+   cd ChessPrism
+
+2. Create Develop Branch:
+   git checkout -b develop
+   git push -u origin develop
+
+### Feature Development
+1. Create Feature Branch:
+   git checkout develop
+   git pull origin develop
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature
+
+2. Development Cycle:
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "type: descriptive message"
+   git push -u origin feature/your-feature
+
+3. Complete Feature:
+   git checkout develop
+   git pull origin develop
+   git merge feature/your-feature
+   git push origin develop
+
+### Release Process
+1. Create Release Branch:
+   git checkout develop
+   git checkout -b release/v1.0.0
+
+2. Version Preparation:
+   Update version numbers
+   Final testing
+   Documentation updates
+
+3. Complete Release:
+   git checkout main
+   git merge release/v1.0.0
+   git tag -a v1.0.0 -m "Version 1.0.0"
+   git push origin main --tags
+   
+   git checkout develop
+   git merge release/v1.0.0
+   git push origin develop
+
+## Commit Standards
+### Commit Message Format
+type(scope): subject
+
+Types:
+- feat: New feature
+- fix: Bug fix
+- docs: Documentation
+- style: Formatting
+- refactor: Code restructuring
+- test: Adding tests
+- chore: Maintenance
+
+### Examples
+- feat(auth): implement permission handlers
+- fix(capture): resolve screenshot timing issue
+- docs(api): update endpoint documentation
+
+## Pull Request Process
+1. Create Pull Request
+   - Clear title and description
+   - Reference related issues
+   - Include testing details
+   - Add relevant labels
+
+2. Review Requirements
+   - Code review by team member
+   - CI/CD checks passed
+   - Documentation updated
+   - Tests included
+
+3. Merge Guidelines
+   - Squash and merge preferred
+   - Delete branch after merge
+   - Update related issues
+
+## Version Control
+### Semantic Versioning
+- Major.Minor.Patch
+- Example: 1.0.0
+
+### Version Tags
+- Release candidates: v1.0.0-rc.1
+- Beta versions: v1.0.0-beta.1
+- Alpha versions: v1.0.0-alpha.1
+
+## Best Practices
+1. Regular Commits
+   - Commit early and often
+   - Keep commits focused
+   - Use clear messages
+
+2. Branch Management
+   - Regular develop syncs
+   - Clean up merged branches
+   - Keep branches updated
+
+3. Code Review
+   - Detailed reviews
+   - Constructive feedback
+   - Quick response times
+
+## Tools and Integration
+1. Git Hooks
+   - Pre-commit linting
+   - Commit message validation
+   - Automated testing
+
+2. CI/CD Integration
+   - Automated builds
+   - Test execution
+   - Deployment pipelines
+
+3. Code Quality
+   - SwiftLint integration
+   - Test coverage checks
+   - Documentation validation
+
+## Emergency Procedures
+1. Critical Bugs
+   - Create hotfix branch
+   - Expedited review process
+   - Immediate deployment
+
+2. Recovery Steps
+   - Revert capabilities
+   - Backup procedures
+   - Rollback protocols
+
+## Workflow Automation
+1. GitHub Actions
+   - Automated testing
+   - Build verification
+   - Documentation generation
+
+2. Quality Gates
+   - Code coverage thresholds
+   - Performance benchmarks
+   - Security scanning