Beginner’s guide to GitHub: Creating a pull request

The GitHub for Beginners series explores how to effectively navigate GitHub, with a particular focus on creating pull requests, which are essential for proposing changes to a repository and having those changes reviewed before they are merged into the main codebase. A pull request is a proposal to merge changes from a source branch into a target branch and can be created using various GitHub interfaces, including the terminal. The process involves making changes on a new branch, committing those changes, pushing them to GitHub, and then opening a pull request for review. Best practices include crafting small, manageable pull requests, thoroughly reviewing one's own work before submission, and providing clear context and guidance within the pull request description. This educational resource encourages users to practice creating pull requests, emphasizing their role in collaborative development and offering additional resources for further learning.