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Pull Request

Definition

A proposed code change submitted for review before it is merged.

In Plain English

A pull request is like sending a draft for approval before publishing.

Real-World Example

A senior developer may review a pull request before it goes live.

Why It Matters for Your Work

Pull requests create accountability, review, and a record of what changed.

Common Mistake

Skipping review because a change seems small.

Related Terms

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QA

Quality Assurance—testing to find and fix problems before launch.

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Repository

A storage place for a software project's code, history, and collaboration notes.

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Deploy

To publish code changes so users can access them.

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