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What does "request changes" mean in programming?
request changes is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A code review action that blocks a pull request from being merged until the author addresses the reviewer's comments. Requesting changes means the reviewer found issues that must be fixed before the code can be accepted.
Example
"I will request changes because the function is missing error handling."
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