diff --git a/docs/en/05_Contributing/01_Code.md b/docs/en/05_Contributing/01_Code.md
index 343e10f0e..a44d06f1c 100644
--- a/docs/en/05_Contributing/01_Code.md
+++ b/docs/en/05_Contributing/01_Code.md
@@ -47,8 +47,7 @@ We ask for this so that the ownership in the license is clear and unambiguous, a
 
 		# verify current branch 'base' then branch and switch
 		git status
-		git branch ###-description
-		git checkout ###-description
+		git checkout -b ###-description
 
 5. As time passes, the upstream repository accumulates new commits. Keep your working copy's branch and issue branch up to date by periodically [rebasing your development branch on the latest upstream](code#rebase-your-development-branch-on-the-latest-upstream).