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What is a Pull Request (PR)?

Q: What is a Pull Request (PR)?

Short answer: A Pull Request is a request to merge your changes from one branch or fork into another repository or branch — typically to propose new code, bug fixes, or improvements. Example: You fixed a typo or added a feature in your fork of a project. You create a PR asking the original maintainers to “pull” your changes into their main branch. PRs enable: Code review Automated testing Discussion before merging Real-world example (ShopNest) ShopNest’s team uses GitHub PRs with reviews and CI checks so broken builds never reach production unnoticed. Say this in the interview Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above). Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work. Trade-off — when you would not use it.

Short answer: A Pull Request is a request to merge your changes from one branch or fork into another repository or branch — typically to propose new code, bug fixes, or improvements. Example: You fixed a typo or added a feature in your fork of a project. You create a PR asking the original maintainers to “pull” your changes into their main branch. PRs enable: Code review Automated testing Discussion before merging

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s team uses GitHub PRs with reviews and CI checks so broken builds never reach production unnoticed.

Say this in the interview

Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
Trade-off — when you would not use it.

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