GitHub has introduced a feature that allows users to create a branch directly from an issue, streamlining the workflow by eliminating the need to use the CLI or IDE initially. This new functionality is accessible via a "Development" section in the sidebar of an issue, which replaces the previous "Linked pull requests" section and serves as a hub for linked branches, pull requests, and issues. The feature suggests a branch name based on the issue title, but users can modify it, and they have the flexibility to create the branch in a different repository or from any source branch other than the default. Once a branch is created, it appears in the "Development" section, indicating work in progress, and when a pull request is made, it automatically links to the issue, maintaining an organized overview of the project's status. This capability is currently in public beta on GitHub, inviting user feedback and promising further integration with other GitHub clients.