To Make Any Changes After Merging

Here are the steps to track and fix an issue, create a branch, make changes, and open a PR to address comments:

1. Create an Issue

• Create an issue on Github

• Copy the issue number (e.g., #42) to reference in your branch name.

2. Create a Branch for the Issue

• In your local Git repository, create a new branch from the main branch with a name that includes the issue number, e.g., issue-42-fix-feature.

  git checkout main 
  git pull origin main # Ensure your main branch is up-to-date 
  git checkout -b issue-42-fix-feature

3. Make the Necessary Changes

• Edit the files necessary to resolve the issue.

• After making changes, add them to the staging area:

  git add .

• Commit the changes with a message referencing the issue:

  git commit -m "Fixes #42: Describe the specific fix here"

4. Push the Branch to the Remote Repository

• Push your branch to the remote repository to make it accessible for review:

  git push origin issue-42-fix-feature

5. Create a Pull Request (PR)

• Create a Pull Request from your newly pushed branch.

• Open a PR with the following:

  • Title: Briefly describe the fix.

  • Description: Explain the changes, referencing the issue

• Click Create Pull Request.

6. Address PR Comments

• Reviewers may leave comments on your PR.

• Make any required modifications locally in the same branch (issue-42-fix-feature).

• After making the changes, commit them:

  git add . 
  git commit -m "Address PR comments"

• Push the updated branch:

  git push origin issue-42-fix-feature

• Continue this process until all comments are resolved, and the reviewers approve your PR.

7. Merge the PR and Close the Issue

• Once the PR is approved, merge it into the main branch

• The linked issue will automatically close if you used keywords like "Closes #42" in your PR description.

• Delete the branch if no longer needed.