Coding & Software AI
Pull request
PR
A proposal to merge code changes that can be reviewed before they become part of the main project.
Example
A pull request shows proposed changes and gathers review before merging.
Why it matters
It gives collaborators a clear place to discuss a change before it enters shared work.
You'll hear it
“The proposal needs review before it joins the main version.”
Can you control it?
Sometimes
Sometimes. People with the required access can open a pull request. Whether it is merged depends on the project's review rules and the people who maintain it.
Common questions
- Does opening a pull request mean the change is approved?
- No. Review and approval are separate steps.
- Can the proposal change after someone reviews it?
- Yes. Later edits may require renewed attention.
- Does a successful automated check replace human review?
- No. Automated checks cover selected behavior, not every design or consequence.