Pull Request
What Is a Pull Request?
A pull request (PR) is a request to review and merge changes from one branch into another. The term is most commonly associated with GitHub, though similar workflows exist on other platforms.
Why Pull Requests Matter
Pull requests help teams:
- review changes before merge,
- attach discussion to specific code changes,
- run checks before integration,
- maintain a clear record of why a change was accepted.
How Pull Requests Are Used
A typical PR workflow is:
- create a branch,
- push commits,
- open a pull request,
- complete automated checks and review,
- merge when the change is ready.
Smaller pull requests are usually easier to review and integrate than large, multi-topic changes.
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