Pull Requests
Pull Requests (PRs) in GitLink enable collaborative code review and project contribution.
Understanding Pull Requests
What is a Pull Request?
- Code change proposal
- Review mechanism
- Discussion platform
- Merge preparation
When to Create a PR
- New feature implementation
- Bug fixes
- Documentation updates
- Code improvements
Creating Pull Requests
Basic Steps
- Fork the repository
- Create a new branch
- Make changes
- Submit pull request
- Respond to reviews
PR Content
- Clear title
- Detailed description
- Related issues
- Testing information
- Screenshots (if applicable)
Review Process
Code Review
- Automated checks
- Manual review
- Discussion threads
- Change requests
- Approval process
Best Practices
- Small, focused changes
- Clear documentation
- Test coverage
- Code style compliance
- Timely responses
Merging Options
Merge Methods
- Standard merge
- Squash and merge
- Rebase and merge
Pre-merge Checks
- CI/CD pipeline
- Code review approval
- Branch protection rules
- Conflict resolution
After Merging
Clean-up
- Delete branch
- Close related issues
- Update documentation
- Deploy changes
Follow-up
- Monitor changes
- Address feedback
- Update dependencies
Need Help?
For assistance with pull requests:
- Review our PR guidelines
- Contact support team
- Join community discussions