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 ### Feature Branches
 
-Used for developing and testing new database entries, patterns, or major changes before merging into nightly. These branches follow the naming convention: `feature/description-of-change`
+Used for developing and testing new database entries, patterns, or major changes before merging into dev. These branches follow the naming convention: `feature/description-of-change`