Common Abbreviations for Pull Requests

Posted on: Februar 28, 2024
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When engaging in pull request (PR) reviews, it’s common to encounter various abbreviations and terms that streamline communication and collaboration. Understanding these abbreviations is essential for effective code review processes. Here’s a brief guide to some common PR abbreviations:

1. RFC

Request For Comments. Indicates a proposal for a change that requires discussion and feedback.

2. CI

Continuous Integration. Refers to the process of automatically testing code changes as they are made.

3. CD

Continuous Deployment/Delivery. Refers to the automated process of deploying code changes to production environments.

4. PR

Pull Request. A request to merge changes from one branch into another.

5. QA

Quality Assurance. Refers to the process of ensuring that software meets specified quality standards.

6. API

Application Programming Interface. Defines the methods and protocols used for communication between different software components.

7. LGTM

Looks Good To Me. Indicates approval of the proposed changes.

8. WIP

Work In Progress. Signifies that the pull request is still being worked on and is not yet ready for review.

9. POC

Proof Of Concept. Refers to a demonstration to verify that a concept or idea is feasible.

10. PRD

Product Requirements Document. A document outlining the requirements and specifications for a product or feature.

11. ETA

Estimated Time of Arrival. Provides an estimated timeframe for the completion of a task or feature.

12. N/A

Not Applicable. Indicates that a particular item or action is not relevant in the current context.

Feel free to contribute more abbreviations in the comments below, and they will be added to the dictionary.