What Happens After a Pull Request is Approved?

Learn what steps to take after a pull request (PR) is approved, including merging and maintaining a clean repository.

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After a PR (Pull Request) is approved, the next step is typically to merge the changes into the main codebase. Depending on the project management tool or repository settings, this might be done automatically or manually by a maintainer. This action makes your updates available to everyone working on the project. It’s also good practice to delete the feature branch afterward to keep the repository clean and organized.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do after merging a Pull Request? After merging, it's advisable to delete the feature branch to keep the repository organized.
  2. How does merging a PR affect the main codebase? Merging a PR integrates the changes into the main code, making updates available to all contributors.
  3. Can merging be automated in code repositories? Yes, many project management tools allow for automatic merging based on repository settings.
  4. What is the role of a maintainer in this process? A maintainer is responsible for merging changes and overseeing the project's code quality.

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