Git Worktrees Overview Git worktrees enable checking out multiple branches simultaneously in separate directories, all sharing the same repository. Create a worktree instead of stashing changes or cloning separately. Core principle: One worktree per active branch. Switch contexts by changing directories, not branches. Core Concepts | Concept | Description | |---------|-------------| | Main worktree | Original working directory from or | | Linked worktree | Additional directories created with | | Shared | All worktrees share same Git object database (no duplication) | | Branch lock | Each bran…