Definition

A pull request (PR) is a method used in software development to propose changes to a codebase. It allows developers to notify team members that they have completed a feature, bug fix, or other update and would like it to be reviewed and potentially merged into the main codebase.

Uses

• Code Review: Pull requests facilitate code reviews by allowing team members to comment on the changes, suggest improvements, and ensure that the code meets the project's standards.
• Collaboration: They enable multiple developers to collaborate on a project by integrating their changes in a controlled manner.
• Version Control: Pull requests help maintain a clean and organized codebase by keeping track of proposed changes and their history.
• Testing: They allow for changes to be tested in isolation before being merged into the main branch, reducing the risk of introducing bugs.