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+# Development Branch Workflow
+
+## 🌟 Current Status
+- **Main Branch**: Stable, working dashboard with TradingView analysis
+- **Development Branch**: Safe space for experimentation and new features
+
+## 🔄 Git Workflow
+
+### Working on Features
+```bash
+# Always work on development branch
+git checkout development
+
+# Create feature branches if needed
+git checkout -b feature/new-feature
+
+# Make changes, commit frequently
+git add .
+git commit -m "feat: description of changes"
+
+# Merge back to development when ready
+git checkout development
+git merge feature/new-feature
+```
+
+### Protecting Main Branch
+```bash
+# To switch back to stable version anytime:
+git checkout main
+
+# To bring stable features from development to main:
+git checkout main
+git merge development  # Only when development is stable
+git push origin main
+```
+
+## ✅ What's Working (Main Branch)
+- Homepage with hero section and status cards
+- Navigation menu with Trading Bot branding  
+- AI Analysis page with real TradingView integration
+- Screenshot capture from AI and DIY layouts
+- Enhanced screenshot API with AI analysis
+- All navigation pages (Analysis, Trading, Automation, Settings)
+- Docker Compose v2 compatibility
+- Image serving API for screenshots
+
+## 🚧 Safe to Break (Development Branch)
+- Experiment with new features
+- Test breaking changes
+- Try different approaches
+- Refactor code structure
+
+## 🔧 Quick Commands
+```bash
+# Check current branch
+git branch
+
+# See changes
+git status
+
+# Quick commit
+git add . && git commit -m "description"
+
+# Switch to stable main
+git checkout main
+
+# Back to development
+git checkout development
+```