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What does "LGTM" mean in programming?
LGTM 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
Looks Good To Me. Written in pull request comments to signal approval. LGTM is the most common way to approve a PR in English-speaking teams. Some teams require one LGTM, others require two.
Example
"LGTM. Nice work on the error handling — feel free to merge."
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