Update branching documentation to reflect merge flow #11227
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User description
Clarify that the merge flow is: maintenance-9.x → master → maintenance-10.x
This keeps master synchronized with the current version branch. If contributors accidentally branch from master, they get current version code without pulling in breaking changes from the next major version.
Changes:
PR Type
Documentation
Description
Clarifies merge flow: maintenance-9.x → master → maintenance-10.x
Emphasizes master is NOT a PR target, receives merges only
Adds detailed maintainer workflow examples with step-by-step merge process
Removes redundant Master Branch section, consolidates branching guidance
Diagram Walkthrough
File Walkthrough
Development.md
Restructure branching documentation with merge flow claritydocs/development/Development.md
version via merges
examples
release-create.md
Update branch usage guidance and merge flow directiondocs/development/release-create.md
maintenance-10.x