Backprop – Smarter Pull Requests
Hey everyone! Every reviewer loves smaller pull requests, but they can be hard to do practically. We created a Github integration that adds the following features - Commit checkpoints (i.e. stacked reviews) - Autogenerated tabs (based on dependency graphs) - A central pull request inbox (highlights which PRs need your attention) Commit checkpoints helps authors stack smaller changes within a single pull request without having to manage tons of branch offshoots. It works by using the common “[x/n]” prefix notation (where x is the stack number). This is the workflow: - Author makes some…
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Backprop is a GitHub integration that helps developers manage pull requests more effectively. It enables authors to stack smaller changes within a single pull request using commit checkpoints marked with numbered prefixes, eliminating the need for multiple branches. The tool also organizes code changes into automatically generated tabs based on dependency graphs and provides a central inbox that highlights which pull requests need reviewer attention. It is designed for development teams looking to streamline their code review process.
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Hey everyone! Every reviewer loves smaller pull requests, but they can be hard to do practically. We created a Github integration that adds the following features - Commit checkpoints (i.e. stacked reviews) - Autogenerated tabs (based on dependency graphs) - A central pull request inbox (highlights which PRs need your attention) Commit checkpoints helps authors stack smaller changes within a single pull request without having to manage tons of branch offshoots. It works by using the common “[x/n]” prefix notation (where x is the stack number). This is the workflow: - Author makes some commits to a branch - Author is ready to set a review checkpoint, they leave a commit message prefixed with “[1/n]” - Author continues to make commits, and when ready for the next review checkpoint, leaves a commit message prefixed with “[2/n]” - etc Our UI collapses the in-between commits and makes it easy to see the diff between checkpoints. There’s also a feature to easily walkthrough them sequentially. Lots of things are still WIP, looking for feedback to know what to prioritize next, thanks!
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