Pull Request

Noun · Open Source · Origin: 2008

Definitions

  1. A proposal to merge changes from one branch into another, creating a space for code review, discussion, and automated checks. GitHub calls them 'pull requests'; GitLab calls them 'merge requests.' The difference has started actual arguments.

    In plain English: A request to add your code changes to a project — other developers review your changes, suggest improvements, and approve (or reject) them before they're merged in.

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