Create a Pull Request on GitHub using Pycharm

Creating a pull request (PR) is an important step in contributing to a collaborative project on GitHub. PyCharm, a powerful IDE for Python, makes this process smooth and efficient. This guide will walk you through the steps to create a pull request on GitHub using PyCharm.

Why Use PyCharm for GitHub Pull Requests?

PyCharm integrates easily with Git and GitHub, providing a user-friendly interface for version control tasks. With PyCharm, you can easily manage repositories, branches, commits, and pull requests, all within the same environment where you write your code.

Steps to Create a Pull Request using Pycharm

Step 1: Create a Copy of the Repository

In order to work on an open-source project, we will first need to make our own copy of the repository. To do this, we should fork the repository and then clone it so that you have a local working copy.

Step 2: Fork the Repository

We need to fork the repository in which we want to create a pull request. Click on Fork Button, and then we will find the project in our Repository section.

Fork the repository

Step 3: Then open the project in your Pycharm. And then we will make all the required changes, and then we will commit the changes to GitHub. Click on Commit and Push.

COmmit Push

Step 4: Then Click on Push. 

Create a Pull Request on GitHub using Pycharm

Step 5: Now open your GitHub, and you can see Compare Button. Click on Compare Button.

Create a Pull Request on GitHub using Pycharm

Step 5: In the next window, click on Create Pull Request.

Create a Pull Request on GitHub using Pycharm

Step 6: Write a Commit message and Click on Create Pull request.

Create a Pull Request on GitHub using Pycharm

Now you can see One pull request is Created.

Create a Pull Request on GitHub using Pycharm