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glide.source_control.git_default_branch

The glide.source_control.git_default_branch property sets the default branch name for newly created repositories. Admins should review this setting to ensure it aligns with their team's branching strategy, particularly if they prefer a branch name other than the default 'main'.

Default: main Type: string Application: Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property specifies the default branch name for new Git repositories created within the ServiceNow platform.
What area does it affect? Source Control Management
What does the default mean? The default value is "main", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it? Review this property when establishing repository conventions or changing branch naming standards.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.source_control.git_default_branch
Sys ID b6001f20070411105ccde28f69d300dd
Type string
Application Global
Default value main
Description The default branch for your new repositories.
Updated 2024-05-25 04:36:05

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... the remote repository. If there is no default branch on the remote git repository, the instance creates a new default branch with the name "main". This is configured using the glide.source_control.git_default_branch system property. MID Server Name The name of the existing MID Server to link through. Note: Use a separate MID Server to prevent conflicts with Discovery activities. Be sure that ...
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