repo-default-branch-not-master (SGA-GL-0006)

Why it matters

Using a default branch name other than ‘master’ is more collaborative and avoids possible negative historical connotations associated with the term.

How it works

Change the default branch name in your source control platform (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) to a more inclusive term like ‘main’, ‘develop’, or any other preferred name. This can usually be done through the repository settings or by renaming the branch locally and pushing the changes to the remote repository.