If it works for you it's fine. I used Git in different ways depending on the projects, on some solo projects I do like you say (similar to saving a game to be a

If it works for you it's fine. I used Git in different ways depending on the projects, on some solo projects I do like you say (similar to saving a game to be able to go back). For some other solo projects (with a longer lifespan or more critical) I follow Gitflow and I am more strict with the process.