Add messaging to redirect users to Branch rules section
What does this MR do and why?
Now that Branch rules have been released, having the Repository Settings > Protected branches section may be unnecessary and even confusing to users. Add messaging to redirect users from Protected branches to Branch rules.
References
Screenshots or screen recordings
| protected branches section expanded | protected branches section collapse |
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How to set up and validate locally
- On the left sidebar, select Search or go to and find your project.
- Select Settings > Repository.
- Expand Branch rules
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Related to #523300 (closed)
Edited by Chaoyue Zhao

