Add dependency update option to feature branch creation workflow

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Summary

Enhanced the feature branch creation workflow by adding an optional dependency update step. This improvement streamlines the development process by allowing developers to automatically update project dependencies when creating new feature branches.

Key Accomplishments

• Enhanced Workflow Automation: Added configurable dependency update option to the feature creation process
• Improved Developer Experience: Integrated the new functionality into VSCode tasks with user input prompts
• Flexible Configuration: Made dependency updates optional, allowing developers to choose based on their specific needs
• Streamlined Build Process: Updated task definitions to support the enhanced workflow parameters

Changes Made

• Extended feature creation tooling to accept dependency update parameter
• Added interactive input prompts in VSCode task configuration for better user experience
• Updated build automation scripts to accommodate new workflow options
• Modified task definitions to support enhanced branch creation process

Breaking Changes

None. All changes are backward compatible and dependency updates remain optional.

Testing Notes

• Verify feature branch creation works with and without dependency update option
• Test VSCode task integration and input prompts function correctly
• Confirm build automation continues to work as expected
• Validate that existing workflows remain unaffected

Infrastructure Considerations

This enhancement improves the local development environment setup and standardizes the feature branch creation process across the team. The optional nature of dependency updates ensures flexibility while providing automation benefits when needed.

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Branch Info:

• Source: chore/local-devex
• Target: main
• Type: feature

Co-Authored-By: Claude noreply@anthropic.com