What is a Pull Request, and How Do I Write Great Pull Requests?

If you send in a pull request, your goal is to get it merged. In this video I cover the basics of what a pull request is, share 8 tips for writing a great pull request, and show a few bad and good pull requests.

00:00 Introduction & What's a Pull Request?
01:59 1: Define a clear goal and stick to it
04:01 2: Write a clear, concise, descriptive title
05:03 3: Give me a TL;DR!
06:23 4: Give context and instructions
09:27 5: Link to existing issues/cards if possible
10:49 6: Use graphics, recordings, and GitHub styles if helpful
13:05 7: Write tests if possible
13:46 8: Review the PR yourself first, including running linters and tests
15:50 Conclusion: Show me a good pull request