Maintenance
WordPress version control with Git: a professional approach
20 October 2024 · 5 min read
Version control is essential for professional software development. With Git you can track changes, collaborate with team members and easily roll back to earlier versions. For WordPress development too, Git is a game changer.
At WP Maintainer we install Git version control for all our custom projects. In this article we explain how to use it for WordPress.
Why Git for WordPress?
What belongs in Git?
Git workflow for WordPress
Deployment from Git
Automatic deployment with: **GitHub Actions:** - Push to main → automatic deployment to live - Push to develop → automatic deployment to staging
Practical tips
- **Use .gitignore** for files that do not belong in version control - **Commit often** with descriptive messages - **Use branches** for every new feature - **Tag releases** with version numbers - **Document** the setup and workflow
WP Maintainer development process
We work with Git for all our custom projects. Our workflow includes feature branches, code review, automated tests and controlled deployment. This guarantees high quality and minimal risks at launch.