How to Write Good Pull Requests

A well-written pull request can significantly increase your chances of getting your contribution accepted.

Elements of a Good Pull Request

1. Clear Title

• Concise and descriptive
• Indicates the purpose of the changes
• Follows project conventions

2. Detailed Description

• Explains the problem being solved
• Describes the solution approach
• Lists any breaking changes
• Includes testing steps

3. Related Issues

• Links to related issues
• Uses keywords to close issues
• References relevant discussions

Best Practices

1. Keep it Focused

• One feature/fix per PR
• Minimal scope
• Clear boundaries

2. Code Quality

• Follow style guidelines
• Add tests
• Update documentation
• Clean commit history

3. Review Process

• Be responsive to feedback
• Update based on comments
• Keep discussion professional

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Large, unfocused changes
• Missing documentation
• No tests
• Poor commit messages
• Unaddressed feedback

Remember, maintainers are volunteers too. Make their job easier by submitting well-structured pull requests!