Merging a pull request into the main branch is a crucial step in any project, ensuring that the new changes are integrated smoothly.
Whether it's a bug fix or a new feature, merging pull requests keeps your project moving forward.
In this step-by-step guide, let’s check out how to merge a pull request on GitHub, with a demo to walk you through the process.
Steps to follow:
1. Click on the 'Pull requests' tab to view all open pull requests.
2. Find the pull request you wish to merge to main from the list of open pull requests. Click on the title of the pull request to open its details.
3. Review the proposed changes in the pull request. Once everything looks good, click the 'Merge pull request' button.
4. Click 'Confirm merge' to complete the merging process.
5. The pull request has been successfully merged into the main branch.
That's it!
You have successfully merged a pull request into the main branch in Github.
Now that you've successfully merged a pull request, your changes are part of the main branch and ready for production or further development.
This process helps maintain a clean, organized workflow and ensures that all team members stay in sync.
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