How I Use Git Worktrees

The article discusses the author's approach to using Git worktrees, emphasizing their utility for managing concurrent coding activities rather than as a direct replacement for branches. The author initially used worktrees similarly to branches but found that this method did not suit their workflow. They highlight the challenges of context switching with branches, particularly the difficulties in managing the staging area and stash. Instead, the author prefers to commit changes frequently and switch branches as needed, using a utility script for efficiency.

The author maintains five worktrees, each corresponding to different coding activities: a readonly worktree for comparing code with the main branch, a worktree for active coding, a review worktree for code reviews, a fuzz tree for running fuzzing jobs, and a scratch worktree for miscellaneous tasks. This setup allows for concurrent work on different tasks without losing context. The author provides a detailed workflow for creating branches, committing changes, and running fuzz tests, illustrating how worktrees facilitate multitasking in coding projects. They conclude by suggesting that worktrees can enhance productivity by allowing developers to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, rather than merely serving as an alternative to branching.