Main Branch

Fundamentals first, always

Fundamentals first, always
Ship better code. Skip the hype.

Main Branch spotlights the GitHub features, language fundamentals, and workflows that have a real impact on your day-to-day development. Real releases, real lessons, delivered right when you need them.

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What is Main Branch?

A no-fluff developer newsletter

Everything you loved about the main newsletter lives here too—just with a lighter, faster front-end. These are the pillars that shape every issue you read.

No Hype, Just Code

Cut through the changelog noise. Each issue delivers practical features you can use immediately, not trends you're supposed to care about.

Real Features, Real Impact

Discover platform updates and fundamentals that actually matter. Ship better code faster, not just louder.

Short & Actionable

3-minute reads that respect your time. Two features worth knowing, zero corporate speak, always focused on fundamentals.

Andrea Griffiths
Meet the author & founder

Hi, I'm Andrea Griffiths

I created Main Branch to focus on the fundamentals of software development. In a world of AI hype and rapid framework churn, I believe mastering the core tools and concepts is the best way to build resilient, high-quality software.

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