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The repository that was forked is known as the "base" repository. | The repository that was forked is known as the "base" repository or the "upstream" repository. | ||
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Revision as of 20:49, 1 November 2023
Internal
Overview
Terminology
The forked repository is known as "head" repository.
The repository that was forked is known as the "base" repository or the "upstream" repository.
Fork
Go to GitHub UI and click on the "Fork" button at the top of the page.
Where should we work <project-name>?
Use your own "personal" organization.
Forking <original-org>/<project-name>
Clone
Clone as usual:
git clone git@github.example.com:ovidiu-feodorov/blue.git
PR Cycle
Send a PR
Push the commit in the head repository.
It will show up in the UI.
Click "Compare & pull request"
The UI will give you the default choice to send the PR against the base repository while "Create pull request". Use it.
Merge the PR
Upon approval ...
How to deal with the leftover branch?
Sync the Repository after the PR Merge
How to deal with the leftover branch in the head repository?