TFS 2010 Branching - Is it possible to create a child branch with latest version of specific code alone from parent branch?

Question

Hi,
QUERY:
I've  'MAIN' code base as parent branch.
From 'MAIN' parent branch, I need to create multiple child 'Development' branches (Dev1, Dev2,etc..) for consecutive releases. 
I don't want Child branch creating with entire code from Parent branch. i.e Each DEVELOPMENT branch should not be a full branch of MAIN.
Is it possible to create child branches with specific code from Parent.
For example:
MAIN  -> Parent branch contain Project1, Project2,...........Project10.
DEV1  -> Child branch which contains Project2 and Project3 alone.
DEV2  -> Child branch which contains Project2, Project5, Project6, Project7, Project8 alone.
NOTE:
I'm trying to create a 'Basic branching Plan' to maintain the Source Code in TFS, for consecutive release with concurrent development.
i.e  
MAIN   <--- FI & RI ----->  Dev1, Dev2, Dev3
MAIN  <------- RI alone ---| Release1, Release2, Release3
I'm new to TFS, please advice for the above mentioned branching specific query.
Also, if possible, please suggest me the best branching strategy according to my need.
Regards,
Riswan Babu

Answer 1

Hi Riswan,
It's unavailable to branch a folder or team project partly, it always copying the same source code from its parent when you create a branch in your team project. For you requirement, you might try the methods below to see if it works for you:
1. Since the DEV1 and DEV2 have different, you can have two folders(like MAIN) in your team project and each folder include the projects/solutions you need. No need to create two branches that include different projects
2. Create two branches from Main, and delete the additional projects that you want to keep. Then develop with the branches separately.
3. Or create the branches from Main but keep all the content, just modify the projects you need in each branch. The difference will merge back in root branch if you need to merge back finally.
For release, you can create sub-branches from the two branches you created as you requirement. And you can check the links below for more information about branching and merging:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/gg598921.aspx
http://vsarbranchingguide.codeplex.com/
Best regards,
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