Branch protection
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In this lesson
stop broken code reaching main.
Planned topics
- Branch protection rules (or rulesets) apply to
main. - Require pull requests, at least one review, and passing status checks before merge.
- Block direct pushes and force pushes.
- The required check names must match the job names.
- Rules apply to everyone, including admins if configured.
Draft outline details
Demonstration
the repository settings page with "Require status checks to pass" ticked and the build check selected.
Check your understanding
What stops a PR with a failing test from merging?
Show answer
A required status check.
Practice
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