The repository maintainers can review these changes and, if they choose, merge them into the original repository.

Opening pull requests on GitHub is crucial in contributing to open-source projects and collaborating with other developers.

Learn how to create and open a pull request on GitHub in just a few easy steps.

Highlighted GitHub fork button

Forking a repository allows you to make changes to the code without affecting the original repository.

After making your desired changes locally, commit them and push them to your GitHub forkusing Git.

Clicking this button will prompt you to open a pull request.

A GitHub create new fork form

confirm to read and follow these guidelines before you submit a pull request.

This will help maintainers understand your changes and make it easier for them to review the code.

The maintainers may have suggestions or feedback on your pull request.

A GitHub message showing a project ahead of its upstream repository.

Be open to changes and willing to make revisions if they ask you to.

GitHub repository main page with the open pull request button highlighted

A GitHub pull request form with its Create button highlighted.