Pull Request Management
Complete protocol and procedures for professional pull request management on GitHub and GitLab. Our systematic approach ensures code quality, smooth merges, and optimized development workflows.
Pull Request Creation
Branch Strategy
Our pull request protocol begins with proper branch management:
- Feature Branches: Create descriptive branch names (e.g., `feature/user-authentication`, `fix/payment-bug`)
- Base Branch: Always branch from `main` or `develop` and keep it up-to-date
- Commit Standards: Write clear, descriptive commit messages following conventional commit format
- PR Template: Use our standardized PR template with description, changes, testing notes, and checklist
Standardized Process
Consistent PR creation workflow
Review Process
Thorough code quality assurance
Code Review Protocol
Automated Checks
Every pull request automatically triggers:
- Linting: ESLint, Prettier, and style checks to ensure code consistency
- Unit Tests: Automated test suite execution to verify functionality
- Security Scans: Dependency vulnerability checks and security analysis
- Build Verification: CI/CD pipeline runs to ensure code compiles and deploys correctly
Manual Review Checklist
Platform Support
We provide professional pull request management on both GitHub and GitLab platforms
GitHub
Professional PR management
Our GitHub Account
github.com/oldwestsolutionsGitHub PR Features:
- •Pull request templates and automation
- •GitHub Actions for CI/CD integration
- •Code review assignments and notifications
- •Branch protection rules and merge policies
- •Issue linking and project management integration
GitLab
Enterprise MR management
GitLab Merge Requests
We also provide services for GitLab repositories
GitLab MR Features:
- •Merge request templates and workflows
- •GitLab CI/CD pipeline integration
- •Approval workflows and merge rules
- •Code quality reports and security scanning
- •Epic and issue tracking integration
Merge Management
Conflict Resolution
When merge conflicts arise, our team follows a systematic approach:
- Conflict Identification: Analyze conflict markers and understand conflicting changes
- Resolution Strategy: Determine the best approach (accept theirs, accept ours, or manual merge)
- Testing: Verify resolved code compiles and all tests pass after conflict resolution
- Documentation: Document resolution approach and update PR description
Merge Strategies
Typical turnaround for code reviews
All conflicts successfully resolved
Workflow Optimization
CI/CD Integration
Automated testing, building, and deployment pipelines triggered on every PR
Custom Workflows
Tailored Git workflows designed for your team's specific needs and processes
Team Training
Comprehensive training on best practices, tools, and workflow optimization
Our Complete PR Workflow
Create Feature Branch
Branch from main, implement feature with clear commits
Open Pull Request
Create PR with detailed description, link issues, and assign reviewers
Automated Checks
CI/CD runs tests, linting, security scans, and build verification
Code Review
Team reviews code, provides feedback, requests changes if needed
Approval & Merge
Once approved, merge using appropriate strategy and deploy
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