#Merging Branches in GitHub: A Step-by-Step Guide
GitHub is a great platform to collaborate on software development projects. It enables developers to work on different code branches and easily merge them when the changes have been successfully tested. This guide will provide you with a step-by-step instruction on how to merge different branches in GitHub.
##Understanding Branches
A branch is essentially a copy of the original repository, where developers can make changes and test them without affecting the main codebase. When a developer is confident that the changes are functioning correctly, he or she can merge the branch with the base code.
##Creating a Pull Request
Before merging two branches, you need to submit a “pull request” to the base repository. This is essentially a request for the changes to be accepted and merged. To create a pull request, simply select the “Create Pull Request” option from the “Branch” dropdown menu in the upper right corner of the GitHub page.
##Reviewing the Pull Request
Once you have created the pull request, it will be reviewed by the repository’s owner before it can be merged. During this stage, the owner will evaluate the code changes and determine whether they should be accepted or rejected. Once the pull request is accepted, the owner will merge the branch with the base repository.
##Merging Branches
Once the pull request has been accepted, it’s time to merge the two branches. To do this, select the “Merge Pull Request” option from the “Branch” dropdown menu. If the changes have been accepted, the merge button will be available, and you can select it to merge the two branches.
##FAQs
###What is GitHub?
GitHub is a web-based version control platform that enables developers to collaborate on software development projects and make changes to code without affecting the main repository.
###What is a pull request?
A pull request is a request for changes to be accepted and merged with the base repository. It is created when a developer is confident that his or her changes are functioning correctly.
###What is a branch?
A branch is a copy of a code repository where developers can work on changes without affecting the main repository.
###How do I create a pull request?
To create a pull request, select the “Create Pull Request” option from the “Branch” dropdown menu in the upper right corner of the GitHub page.
###How do I merge two branches?
To merge two branches, select the “Merge Pull Request” option from the “Branch” dropdown menu. If the changes have been accepted, the merge button will be available, and you can select it to merge the two branches.
##Resources
For more information on managing branches in GitHub, check out the following resources:
