Version management - git workflow issue, if the develop branch is already N versions ahead, do I need to merge develop into my feature branch?

Question

If the develop or master branch is already N versions ahead, do I need to merge develop or master into my feature branch?
If you don’t merge and directly merge the branches under the feature, will there be any hidden dangers?

Answer 1

It depends on the situation. See if there is any conflict or dependency between some of the content you develop and master and develop. If there is no conflict or dependency, then let it be

Answer 2

You can take a look at git flow