dolt-branch:tldr:8a78f

The dolt branch --delete ${branch_name} command is used to delete a branch in Dolt, which is a version-controlled database system.

To understand this command, let's break it down:

• dolt indicates the Dolt command-line tool. It is the executable used to interact with Dolt.
• branch is the subcommand that deals with branch-related operations, such as creating, listing, or deleting branches.
• --delete is an option that specifies the intention to delete a branch. It is followed by the name of the branch that will be deleted.
• ${branch_name} is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual name of the branch you want to delete.

So, when you execute the dolt branch --delete ${branch_name} command, it tells Dolt to delete the specified branch. This will permanently remove the branch and its history from the repository. It is important to note that deleting a branch cannot be undone, so be cautious when using this command.