Merge Request

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. A proposed code change submitted for review and eventual merge, especially in GitLab-style workflows where the term parallels GitHub’s pull request. The name emphasizes the act of merging rather than pulling from a branch.

    In plain English: A proposed code change submitted for review before being merged.

    Example: "The merge request was small enough to review quickly, which kept the release train moving."

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