I would create feature branches for anything bigger than a few commits. Once the branch is done, you can merge it into dev, then merge that same branch into stage/master if you want.
Typically I would try to merge feature->dev->stage->master. With issues found on stage those could be put directly onto stage and merged into master. I guess it depends where you base new branches off of and where the 'stable code' is.
I usually aim to merge less stable (softer) branches into more stable (firmer) branches. And base all new feature branches off of the most firm branch I have.
Typically I would try to merge feature->dev->stage->master. With issues found on stage those could be put directly onto stage and merged into master. I guess it depends where you base new branches off of and where the 'stable code' is.
I usually aim to merge less stable (softer) branches into more stable (firmer) branches. And base all new feature branches off of the most firm branch I have.