Pull Request (PR): A Pull Request is a request to merge your code changes from one branch into another branch, usually after someone reviews the changes.
Example
You complete a new login feature on your feature branch and create a Pull Request so another developer can review your code.
Why Pull Request (PR) matters for IT interns
Pull Requests are commonly used in professional software development teams. Understanding them helps interns participate in real development workflows.
Where you will hear it
You will use this term almost daily when working on code with a team, through Git, GitHub, or a similar tool. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
Related terms
- Merge: Combining the changes from one branch into another.
- Merge Conflict: When Git can’t combine two changes automatically because both edited the same lines, so a person has to…
- Pull: Bringing the latest changes from the shared remote repository into your local copy.
- Push: Sending your local commits to the shared remote repository so others can see them.
- README: A text file at the top of a repository that explains what the project is, how to set it up and how to use it.
- Repository: A project folder tracked by Git, containing the code and its complete change history.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pull Request (PR)?
A Pull Request is a request to merge your code changes from one branch into another branch, usually after someone reviews the changes.
What is an example of Pull Request (PR)?
You complete a new login feature on your feature branch and create a Pull Request so another developer can review your code.
Why does Pull Request (PR) matter for IT interns?
Pull Requests are commonly used in professional software development teams. Understanding them helps interns participate in real development workflows.
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Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.