CREATE-PULL-REQUEST.md

September 28, 2023 ยท View on GitHub

Steps to create a pull request at OpenGenus Checklist

To contribute code changes to the OpenGenus Checklist project, follow these steps:

  1. Fork the Repository: Click the "Fork" button on the repository page to create your copy of the project.

  2. Clone Your Fork: Clone the repository to your local machine using git clone. Replace <your-username> with your GitHub username.

    git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/checklist.git
cd checklist

  3. Create a Branch: Create a new branch for your changes. Use a descriptive branch name that reflects the purpose of your changes.

git checkout -b feature

Remember to replace feature with your feature name.

  1. Make Changes: Make your code changes, enhancements, or bug fixes in the branch you created.
  2. Test Your Changes: Ensure that your changes work as expected and do not introduce new issues. Run tests if available.
  3. Commit Your Changes: Commit your changes with a clear and concise commit message.
git commit -m "Add new feature: My Feature"
  1. Push Your Changes: Push your branch to your fork on GitHub.
git push origin feature/my-feature

  1. Open a Pull Request: Go to the OpenGenus Checklist repository and click "New Pull Request." Compare your branch with the main branch, add a title and description, and create the pull request.

  2. Review and Collaborate: Collaborate with other contributors and maintainers to address any feedback or changes required for your pull request.

  3. Merge Your Pull Request: Once your pull request is approved and passes any required tests, it will be merged into the main repository.