A quick guide to README files, wireframes and Git branches.
A README gives an overview of a project and explains what it does. It helps anyone using or contributing to the project understand the basics quickly.
A README usually includes installation steps, usage instructions, dependencies, examples, and contribution guidelines. It is the first place someone looks when trying to understand a repository. A clear README saves time for both the project owner and future developers.
A wireframe is a basic visual outline of a webpage or app. It shows where things will go on the screen without focusing on colours or final design.
Wireframes help designers and developers plan the structure and layout of a page before any real code or detailed design work begins. They make it easier to decide on the placement of headings, images, buttons, and content. Because wireframes are quick to create and easy to change, teams can test ideas, discuss improvements, and fix layout problems early in the project. This saves time and reduces mistakes later when the real coding starts.
A branch in Git is a separate line of development where you can work on changes without affecting the main codebase.
Developers use branches to build new features, fix bugs, or experiment safely without breaking the main project. Each branch is a copy of the project’s history, and you are free to make changes independently. Once the work on the branch is complete and tested, it can be merged back into the main branch. This workflow makes collaboration easier, keeps the main code stable, and allows multiple people to work on different features at the same time.