I opened an issue on GitHub for an app I'm using, and the developers mentioned that they've made some changes in a pull request (PR). They advised me to "clone the proposed PR," but I'm a bit lost on how to do this. I think it involves using the git clone command, but I'm not sure how to proceed. I've searched the git documentation, but I'm still confused. Can someone guide me on how to clone a PR?
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Consider checking out r/git for more specific advice on Git commands, as they can help you better than just general info. Also, don't forget that your specific Linux distribution might have its own way of handling branches and repositories, so mentioning that can help in getting more tailored advice!
A pull request (PR) is essentially a branch that developers want to merge into the main codebase. You can find the link to that PR on GitHub, and from there, you can clone the repository. Just run `git clone ` to get the code on your machine!
If you're comfortable sharing the link to the PR, that could help clarify things a lot. You definitely don’t have to if there's anything you'd rather keep private. Just a reminder, some terms in Git can be a bit confusing! They likely want you to test a specific branch.
Got it! But I've tried using the 'code' button on GitHub, and it shows "gh pr checkout 121". What should I do with that?