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 requestbutton in the top right corner of the Merge Requests page.
Select Source and Target Branches
- Select the
sourcebranch (the branch with your changes) and thetargetbranch (the branch you want to merge your changes into). - Click the
Compare branches and continuebutton.
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 templatedropdown above the Description field. - Select the
Merge Requesttemplate - 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
Assigneesection. - Click on the
Assigneedropdown 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 Requestbutton at the bottom of the form to create the merge request.