Creating a pull request (PR) in GitHub is key to collaborating on projects and ensuring changes are properly reviewed before merging.
It’s an essential step that keeps everyone on the same page and maintains the quality of the codebase.
Let’s check out how to create a pull request step by step with the following demo.
Steps to follow:
1. Navigate to the repository where you want to create the pull request.
2. Ensure all your changes are committed and pushed to a branch in the remote repository.
3. Click on the 'Pull requests' tab at the top of the repository page.
4. Click on 'New pull request' button.
5. Select the base branch (usually master or dev) and the compare branch (the one with your changes), and GitHub will display their differences.
6. Click on the 'Create pull request' button.
7. Fill in the title and description for your pull request. Be clear and concise about the changes you made and why they are necessary.
8. Click the 'Create pull request' button to complete the pull request.
9. A new pull request has been successfully created.
That's it! This is how to create a new pull request (PR).
By creating a pull request, code changes can be discussed, reviewed, and merged efficiently.
It’s an essential practice that helps ensure project stability and fosters collaboration.
Follow these steps to streamline the process and make pull requests work seamlessly in any project.
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