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