> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://auk.mamahuhu.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Git Collaboration > Best practices for team collaboration using Git ## Team Collaboration with Git Auk uses Git for team collaboration, providing version control, conflict resolution, and distributed workflows. Complete history of all changes Each team member has full copy Built-in conflict handling Use familiar Git workflows ## Team Setup ### Initial Setup One team member creates a Git repository: ```bash theme={null} # On GitHub/GitLab # Create new repository: team-api-collections ``` Push existing collections to repository: ```bash theme={null} # In Auk workspace settings # Enable Git Sync # Enter repository URL # Initial push happens automatically ``` Other team members clone the repository: ```bash theme={null} # In Auk # Create New Workspace → Clone from Git # Enter repository URL ``` Each team member configures auto-sync: ```json theme={null} { "git": { "autoSync": true, "syncInterval": 900 } } ``` ## Collaboration Patterns ### Small Team (2-5 people) **Strategy:** Single branch, frequent syncing ```json theme={null} { "git": { "autoSync": true, "syncInterval": 300, "conflictResolution": "smartMerge" } } ``` **Best practices:** * Sync every 5-15 minutes * Communicate before major changes * Use smart merge for conflicts * Keep collections organized ### Large Team (5+ people) **Strategy:** Feature branches, code review ```bash theme={null} # Create feature branch git checkout -b feature/payment-api # Work on changes # ... # Push feature branch git push origin feature/payment-api # Create pull request for review ``` **Best practices:** * Use feature branches * Require pull request reviews * Assign collection ownership * Document changes ## Avoiding Conflicts ### Communication Before making significant changes: * Notify team in chat * Create feature branch * Coordinate timing Divide collections by ownership: ``` collections/ ├── auth/ # Alice owns ├── users/ # Bob owns └── payments/ # Carol owns ``` Reduce conflicts by syncing often: * Pull before starting work * Push after completing features * Sync before meetings ### Division of Work ``` collections/ ├── authentication/ ├── user-management/ └── payment-processing/ ``` Each team member owns a feature area ``` collections/ ├── backend-api/ ├── frontend-api/ └── mobile-api/ ``` Each team member owns a service ``` workspaces/ ├── development/ ├── staging/ └── production/ ``` Different team members manage different environments ## Workflow Examples ### Feature Development ```bash theme={null} git checkout -b feature/new-endpoints ``` Add new endpoints and test them in Auk Changes auto-committed by Auk ```bash theme={null} git push origin feature/new-endpoints # Create pull request on GitHub/GitLab ``` After review, merge to main branch ### Hotfix Workflow For urgent fixes: ```bash theme={null} git checkout -b hotfix/critical-bug ``` Make necessary changes in Auk Verify fix works correctly ```bash theme={null} git push origin hotfix/critical-bug # Quick review and merge ``` ## Code Review Process ### Pull Request Checklist Before creating PR: * [ ] All tests pass * [ ] Collections are organized * [ ] Environment variables documented * [ ] No sensitive data committed * [ ] Descriptive commit messages ### Review Guidelines When reviewing: * Check request organization * Verify environment variables * Test endpoints if possible * Look for sensitive data * Provide constructive feedback ## Team Communication ### Daily Standup Share during standup: * What collections you're working on * Any conflicts encountered * Planned major changes * Sync status ### Documentation Maintain team documentation: ```markdown theme={null} # Team API Collections ## Current Work - Alice: Authentication endpoints - Bob: User management - Carol: Payment processing ## Conventions - Use `{{baseUrl}}` for all endpoints - Mark secrets as secret variables - Sync before end of day ## Contacts - Questions: #api-testing channel - Issues: GitHub Issues ``` ## Handling Conflicts ### Prevention * Sync frequently (every 5-15 min) * Communicate before major changes * Use feature branches * Assign clear ownership ### Resolution When conflicts occur: 1. **Don't Panic** - Conflicts are normal 2. **Review Changes** - Understand both versions 3. **Choose Strategy** - Smart merge, keep local, or use remote 4. **Test Result** - Verify merged version works 5. **Communicate** - Inform team of resolution See [Conflict Resolution](/documentation/git-sync/conflict-resolution) for details. ## Best Practices Always sync before team meetings: * Ensures everyone has latest changes * Reduces meeting time spent on sync issues * Shows current state of work Auk generates commit messages, but you can customize: ```json theme={null} { "git": { "commitMessageTemplate": "[{{collection}}] {{description}}" } } ``` Keep repository clean: * Delete merged branches * Archive old collections * Remove unused environments Multiple backups: * Git remote (primary) * Local backups (secondary) * External drive (tertiary) ## Troubleshooting **Solutions:** * Reduce sync interval * Better communication * Split collections by ownership * Use feature branches **Solutions:** * Split large collections * Increase sync interval * Use shallow clone * Check network speed **Solutions:** * Verify Git credentials * Check repository access * Test SSH/HTTPS connection * Review sync logs ## Next Steps Handle merge conflicts Configure Git synchronization Organize team workspaces Local-first best practices