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 ## Support
 
 The best way to get help with Nana library is by visiting http://nanapro.org/help.htm
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+## Introduction to the Repository
+
+There are two main branches with an infinite lifetime:
+* **master** is the main branch and it is marked as every version release.
+* **develop** is also another main branch where the source code reflects a state with the lastest delivered developement changes for the next release.
+
+Other branches:
+* **features** are used to develop new features for the upcoming or a distant future release. Feature branches are named as 'feature-FEATURENAME'.
+* **hotfix** is meant to prepare for a new release, and fixes some bugs from the corresponding tag on the master branch.