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Identifying the Version Control System (VCS): The first step is to determine which VCS (e.g., Git, Mercurial) is being used.
Accessing the Repository: The system accesses the repository to get a list of all branches.
Evaluating Branch Activity: The activity level of each branch is evaluated based on the defined criteria (such as recent commits, pull requests, or code reviews).
Defining Criteria for Activity: Teams can set their own thresholds for determining what constitutes an "active" branch. For instance, a branch could be considered active if there has been a commit or activity within the last x days.
Determining Active Branches: Based on this analysis, branches that meet the activity criteria are marked as "active."
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