Collaboration in modern software development often involves multiple engineers working together on the same project, which can lead to accidental modifications of a teammate's work. To address this, gt version 1.7.0 introduces "frozen branches," a feature that allows branches to stay updated with remote changes while blocking local edits, essentially creating a read-only mode for branches. This feature ensures that developers can safely pull and build on a coworker's branch without the risk of unintentional changes. The tool automatically marks branches as frozen when pulled with gt get, but they can be manually toggled using gt freeze and gt unfreeze commands. This approach helps teams build faster by stacking new changes confidently, prevents mistakes by safeguarding against accidental edits, and keeps everyone aligned with the latest updates while ensuring the original branch remains intact. By reducing the friction of shared workflows, frozen branches enhance collaboration, making it safer and more reliable, allowing developers to experience smoother team interactions with the upgrade to gt version 1.7.0.