Pull Requests and Code Review
A pull request is a collaboration mechanism provided by platforms such as GitHub and GitLab. It allows a branch to be reviewed and discussed before integration. A pull request is not itself a Git object; it is a hosting-platform concept built around Git references and commits.
A good pull request is focused, explains the problem and solution, includes tests, and minimizes unrelated changes.
Key Takeaways
- Pull requests are platform-level collaboration features.
- Small focused pull requests are easier to review.
- CI checks and code review can be required before merging.
Knowledge Check
Is a pull request a native Git object?