Software delivery & architecture · Core

Pull request

Also called: PR, merge request

ELI5

A proposal to add code changes after review.

Used in conversation

“The pull request includes tests and migration notes.”

Definition

A request to review and merge code changes, commonly used in distributed version-control platforms.

Here “Pull request” means: A request to review and merge code changes, commonly used in distributed version-control platforms.

Pitch context

You will see “Pull request” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches software delivery & architecture.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret software delivery & architecture without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

Connected terms

Purchase requisitionThe search label “PR” can route to both entries.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.

National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16