Pull Request

Pull requests (PRs) are a cornerstone of collaborative software development, facilitating code review and integration. Current research focuses on improving PR workflows through automated tools, such as using machine learning models (e.g., T5) to generate concise PR descriptions and predict response times from maintainers and contributors, thereby optimizing collaboration and reducing delays. These advancements aim to streamline the software development lifecycle, improving efficiency and potentially mitigating issues like contributor churn caused by inactive PRs, as evidenced by studies on the impact of automated tools like "Stale bots." Ultimately, this research seeks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of collaborative software development practices.