How to - Handle Large Pull Request
How to - Handle Large Pull Request
Why Is It a Problem?
Small and digestible pull requests, helps developers to "cap" the risk of introducing new bugs or "break" production. When the pull requests do not include many code changes, it is easier to test, developers can focus on a single (or few)simple functionalities. Teammates can have more thorough reviews and have a better chance of finding problems within the code.
How to Handle?
In order to mitigate the risk level that is introduced by large Pull Requests you can can:
Educate you team about the risks of this practice
When you come across one of these practices it is important to discuss this with your team member and explain the risks.