Pull requests (PRs) allow developers to submit code changes for review before integrating them into a target branch. When a code developer creates a pull request, a blank markdown field opens up. This can sometimes leave developers unsure of what details to include and lead them to miss providing valuable information that reviewers might find helpful. Setting up pull request template can provide clear guidance on what to include, helping developers craft effective descriptions for their pull requests. In this article, we’ll explore what pull request templates are, how to create one, and provide some sample content to inspire your own.

📍What’s a pull request template?

A pull request template is either a markdown (.md) or text (.txt) file containing Markdown text that is added to the pull request description field when a pull request is created. Imagine you open a pull request, instead of encountering a blank markdown description field, you see helpful template to guide you on what to include. Here are some…