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Git renamed the default branch from "master" to "main" a few years back for inclusivity reasons, and the tech world collectively nodded in approval. But developers? We're creatures of muscle memory and habit. After typing "git checkout master" for a decade, suddenly switching to "main" feels like learning to write with your other hand.

But "_start"? Now that's the real winner here. It's got that raw, unfiltered energy of someone who just wants to get stuff done without getting tangled in naming conventions. No politics, no legacy baggage—just pure, unapologetic functionality. Plus, it perfectly captures that "I'm starting fresh and I don't care about your conventions" vibe that every developer secretly wishes they could embrace.

Honestly, "_start" sounds like what you'd name your branch at 2 PM on a Friday when you've already mentally checked out but still need to push that feature.

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