How I Prepare Merge Requests
Till Carlos, an agency owner, shares tips on efficient merge requests in GitLab. He stresses communication, early requests, detailed descriptions, checklists, and rebasing for enhanced productivity and collaboration in teams.
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Till Carlos, an agency owner specializing in insurance and AI projects, shares his unique approach to preparing merge requests efficiently in GitLab. He emphasizes the importance of constant communication with project managers by detailing each step of his coding process. Carlos suggests creating merge requests early on, providing visibility to the team, and committing code regularly. He highlights the significance of writing a comprehensive merge request description, including the current situation, desired outcome, checklist of tasks, and optional improvements. By following a structured workflow and utilizing checklists, developers can enhance their productivity and project management. Carlos encourages learning about rebasing for efficient code management and offers tutorials on the topic. His method aims to streamline the development process and improve collaboration within teams.
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