🚀 How to Send a Pull Request (PR) on GitHub

A Pull Request (PR) lets you contribute to a GitHub repository by suggesting changes. It allows repository maintainers to review your code before merging it into the main project.

📌 Steps to Send a Pull Request on GitHub

1️⃣ Fork the Repository (If Not Yours)

If you're contributing to someone else's project:

1. Open the repository on GitHub.
2. Click Fork (top-right corner).
3. This creates a copy under your GitHub account.

2️⃣ Clone the Repository Locally

Clone the original repo (if it's yours) or your fork (if it's not):

git clone https://github.com/your-username/repository-name.gitcd repository-name

3️⃣ Create a New Branch

Never make changes in the main branch. Instead, create a feature branch:

git checkout -b feature-branch

or

git switch -c feature-branch

4️⃣ Make Changes & Commit

After editing or adding files:

git add .git commit -m "Added new feature"

5️⃣ Push the Branch to GitHub

Send your changes to your GitHub repo:

git push origin feature-branch

6️⃣ Open a Pull Request (PR)

1. Go to your GitHub repository.
2. Click "Compare & pull request" next to your branch.
3. Add a title and description explaining your changes.
4. Click "Create pull request".

7️⃣ Wait for Review

• The repository owner will review your PR.
• They might approve, request changes, or reject.
• If changes are requested, update your branch and push again.

8️⃣ Merge the Pull Request (If Approved)

If you have permission, merge the PR:

1. Click "Merge pull request".
2. Click "Confirm merge".
3. Delete the branch (optional).

If you don’t have permission, the repository owner will merge it.

🔥 Summary

1️⃣ Fork & clone the repo (if needed)
2️⃣ Create a new branch
3️⃣ Make changes and commit
4️⃣ Push changes to GitHub
5️⃣ Open a Pull Request
6️⃣ Wait for review & merge 🚀