Pullrequestcentric

Pullrequestcentric is a software development approach in which pull requests (PRs) are the central unit of change, discussion, and integration. In a pullrequestcentric workflow, each feature, bug fix, or improvement is developed on a dedicated branch and submitted through a pull request, which serves as the primary artifact that records the change history, rationale, and verification results. PRs are expected to be self-contained, small, and well-described, enabling focused review and easier reversion if needed.

Key practices include requiring code review by designated peers, automated continuous integration checks, and issue or task linking. Changes typically cannot be merged until the PR receives appropriate approvals, passes tests, and satisfies quality gates. Protected branches and merge strategies (such as squash or merge commits) further enforce governance and reproducibility.

In operation, developers open PRs, engage in discussion to refine design or implementation, push incremental updates in response to feedback, and, once reviews are complete and checks pass, have the PR merged into the mainline. This model emphasizes traceability, accountability, and incremental delivery, aligning with collaborative and distributed teams.

Advantages include improved code quality, better collaboration, and an auditable history of decisions. Drawbacks can include slower delivery if PRs remain open for long periods, potential PR bloat, and the need for clear governance, templates, and reviewer capacity to sustain throughput.

Pullrequestcentric is closely associated with modern version control platforms that support pull requests and merge requests. It complements other workflows such as feature branch or trunk-based development and is commonly adopted in open source projects and enterprise teams that value code review and visibility.