How to Open Merge Request

Steps to Open Merge Request Successfully

Visit the Project

Navigate to GitLab at EBRAINS

Go to the specific project where you want to create an issue. You can find your projects under the Projects menu in the top navigation bar or use the search bar to locate the project.

Create a New Merge Request

  • Within your project, click on tab located in the left sidebar Merge Requests
  • Click on the New merge request button in the top right corner of the Merge Requests page.

Select Source and Target Branches

  • Select the source branch (the branch with your changes) and the target branch (the branch you want to merge your changes into).
  • Click the Compare branches and continue button.

Fill in the Merge Request Details

Title: Provide a clear and descriptive title for the merge request.

Description: Fill in the description field. We use description templates so:

  • Click on the Choose a template dropdown above the Description field.
  • Select the Merge Request template
  • Fill in the details according to the template placeholders, ensuring you provide comprehensive information about the changes.

Assign the Merge Request

  • On the right side of the merge request creation form, you will see an Assignee section.
  • Click on the Assignee dropdown to select the team member responsible for reviewing the merge request. You can select multiple assignees if necessary.

Submit the Merge Request

  • Review all the information you have entered to ensure accuracy.
  • Click the Submit Merge Request button at the bottom of the form to create the merge request.