Creating & Reviewing Pull Requests
Learn the lifecycle of a pull request, from creation to review, approval, and merging on GitHub.
What Are Pull Requests?
Pull Requests (PRs) are at the heart of collaborative development on platforms like GitHub. They are a way to propose changes to a project and have them reviewed before being integrated.
Think of a PR as a formal request to merge your new code into a main branch, usually main or develop.
Why Use Pull Requests?
PRs offer several key benefits for teams and solo developers:
- Code Review: Others can review your code for bugs, best practices, and improvements.
- Discussion: They provide a dedicated space for discussing changes.
- Quality Control: Ensures only approved, tested code makes it into the main project.
- Change Tracking: A clear history of who changed what and why.
All lessons in this course
- Creating & Reviewing Pull Requests
- Forking Workflows on GitHub
- Code Reviews & Approvals
- Draft PRs and Pull Request Templates