Pull requests can only be created between two branches that are:

The correct answer is D. Different. A pull request (PR) is a mechanism to propose merging changes from one branch into another. By definition, a PR requires two distinct branches - a source branch (containing changes) and a target branch (where changes will be merged). Creating a PR from a branch into itself is…

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AAuthored by the same user.
BAuthored by different users.
CThe same.
DDifferent.

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B
2% (1)
C
2% (1)
D
96% (44)

Explanation

A pull request (PR) is a mechanism to propose merging changes from one branch into another. By definition, a PR requires two distinct branches - a source branch (containing changes) and a target branch (where changes will be merged). Creating a PR from a branch into itself is not possible because there would be no diff to review. The identity or authorship of the contributors is irrelevant to whether a PR can be created.

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#Pull Requests#Branches#Code Merging#Version Control

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