Mutable Branches
Author: Gideon Sireling Repository: http://code.accursoft.com/mutable-branches/ Issue tracker: http://code.accursoft.com/mutable-branches/issues
1. Overview
The mutable-branches extension allows named branches to be renamed, without rewriting history. This is achieved by separating a branch's identity from its name.
2. Renaming Branches
To start renaming branches, create a file called .hgbranches in the root of the working directory, and check it in. Each line in .hgbranches consists of a space-delimited pair such as oldBranch newBranch. If the branch name contains spaces, it should be quoted.
There are no changes to Mercurial's UI, other than not scolding the user when they create a new branch.
3. Local Branches
If the user creates a local branch which they do not intend pushing, it can be recorded in .hg/localbranches. This feature has not yet been implemented.
4. Future Development
Other fields could be added to .hgbranches, such as the branch's description or owner.