Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Opening a Pull Request

This video tutorial explains the process of creating and managing pull requests in GitHub. It covers creating a new branch, making commits, and pushing changes to a remote repository. The tutorial demonstrates how to compare branches, check for merge conflicts, and create a pull request with a proper title and description. It also highlights best practices for naming conventions and linking with JIRA for task management. Finally, it shows how to review and finalize a pull request.

What is the purpose of creating a new branch in GitHub?

• To create a backup of the repository

• To delete existing code

• To make changes without affecting the main codebase

• To merge all branches into one

Which of the following is NOT a method to create a pull request on GitHub?

• Switching to the branch and pressing a button

• Sending an email to GitHub support

• Pressing a button in the branches list

• Using a direct link

How can you compare different branches on GitHub?

• By creating a new repository

• By merging them first

• By downloading both branches and using a text editor

• By using the compare feature in the branches list

What does a green check sign indicate when comparing branches for a pull request?

• The branch can be automatically merged without conflicts

• The branch is outdated

• The branch cannot be merged

• There are conflicts that need resolution

Why is it a good practice to include the branch name in the pull request title?

• To confuse other developers

• To avoid using JIRA

• To make it easier to find corresponding pull requests

• To make the title longer

What should be included in the description of a pull request?

• A list of all files in the repository

• A detailed explanation of changes and features added

• The names of all developers involved

• A summary of unrelated projects

How can integration with JIRA be beneficial when naming pull requests?

• It allows automatic reflection of task status

• It makes the pull request invisible

• It prevents any changes to the pull request

• It automatically merges the pull request