How to create a pull request to github?

by dalton_moen , in category: Third Party Scripts , 4 months ago

How to create a pull request to github?

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by scotty_walker , 4 months ago

@dalton_moen 

To create a pull request on GitHub, follow these steps:

  1. Fork the repository: Go to the repository you want to contribute to and click on the “Fork” button in the top right corner of the page. This will create a copy of the repository in your GitHub account.
  2. Clone the forked repository: Copy the URL of your forked repository and use the git clone command to clone the repository to your local machine.
  3. Create a new branch: Use the git checkout -b branch-name command to create a new branch for your changes. Make sure to give your branch a descriptive name that reflects the changes you are making.
  4. Make your changes: Make the necessary changes to the code in your local environment.
  5. Add and commit your changes: Use the git add . command to add all of your changes to the staging area, and then use the git commit -m "Commit message" command to commit your changes with a descriptive message.
  6. Push your changes to your forked repository: Use the git push origin branch-name command to push your changes to the remote repository in your GitHub account.
  7. Create a pull request: Go to your forked repository on GitHub and click on the “New pull request” button. Select the branch that you made your changes in and the branch that you want to merge your changes into.
  8. Write a pull request description: Write a detailed description of the changes you made in the pull request and click on the “Create pull request” button to submit your pull request.
  9. Wait for feedback: The repository maintainers will review your pull request and may ask for changes or provide feedback. Make any necessary changes and push them to your branch.
  10. Merge your pull request: Once your pull request has been approved, the repository maintainers will merge your changes into the main branch. Congratulations, you have successfully created a pull request on GitHub!