403 — Pull Requests and Collaboration

Master the pull request workflow: creating excellent PRs, conducting code reviews, handling feedback, resolving conflicts, and understanding merge strategies.

Learning Objectives

Write excellent pull request descriptions

Understand the code review process

Address review feedback effectively

Resolve pull request conflicts

Choose appropriate merge strategies

Step 1

Set up collaborative repository

Create a repository simulating a team project with multiple contributors.

Commands to Run

mkdir -p ~/git-practice/lesson-403-team

cd ~/git-practice/lesson-403-team

git init

echo "# Team Dashboard Project" > README.md

echo "const express = require('express');" > server.js

echo "const app = express();" >> server.js

git add .

git commit -m "Initial project setup"

What This Does

Pull requests are the primary way teams collaborate on code. They provide a structured process for proposing, reviewing, and merging changes.

Expected Outcome

Repository initialized representing a team project.

Pro Tips

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PRs enable code review before merging
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They create discussion space for changes
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Essential for team collaboration and code quality