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 # Find the right branch
 
-The default branch for this repo is `main`. Changes that pertain to `metrics` go into the `metrics` branch. Any changes that pertain to components marked as `stable` in the [specifications](https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-specification) or anything that is not `metrics` related go into this branch.
+The default branch for this repo is `main`. All feature work is accomplished on branches from `main`.
 
 ## Find a Buddy and get Started Quickly!