Creating & Merging Pull Requests
While both GitHub and Bitbucket serve as leading Git repository hosting platforms, each has developed distinct workflows for pull request management. Understanding these platform-specific approaches is essential for effective collaboration, whether you're contributing to open-source projects or working within enterprise development teams.
- GitHub
- Create Pull Request: help.GitHub.com/articles/creating-a-pull-request
- Merge Pull Request: help.GitHub.com/articles/merging-a-pull-request
- Bitbucket
- Create & Merge Pull Request: [tinyurl.com/bitbucket-pull-request](http://tinyurl.com/bitbucket-pull-request)
GitHub Pull Request Workflow
Create Pull Request
Navigate to your repository and follow GitHub's documented process at help.GitHub.com/articles/creating-a-pull-request
Review Process
Team members review the proposed changes, add comments, and request modifications if necessary
Merge Pull Request
Once approved, merge the pull request using GitHub's merge options as detailed in their official documentation
Platform Comparison: GitHub vs Bitbucket
| Feature | GitHub | Bitbucket |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation Quality | Comprehensive help articles | Detailed guides available |
| Create Process | Dedicated help section | Streamlined workflow |
| Merge Options | Multiple merge strategies | Flexible merge controls |
Adding Commits to a Pull Request
Code review is an iterative process, and reviewers will frequently request modifications before approving your pull request. When this happens, you don't need to create a new pull request—simply make the requested changes in your local environment, commit them to the same feature branch, and push the updates. The pull request will automatically reflect these new commits, maintaining the conversation history and context that reviewers need to assess your revisions effectively.
Updating Pull Requests After Review
Make Required Changes
Address reviewer feedback by modifying your code according to their suggestions and requirements
Commit Changes
Create new commits with your modifications, ensuring clear commit messages that reference the review feedback
Push to Branch
Push the new commits to the same branch used for the pull request - they will automatically appear in the existing PR
When you push new commits to a pull request branch, the pull request automatically updates with your changes, making the review process seamless.
Pre-Push Checklist
Ensures your changes meet team standards and requirements
Prevents introducing bugs or breaking existing functionality
Helps reviewers understand what changes were made and why
Ensures commits appear in the right pull request
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