GH-900 · Question #62
As a user, which of the following default labels is used to indicate that a maintainer needs assistance on an issue or pull request?
The correct answer is C. Help wanted. 'Help wanted' is the GitHub default label specifically designed to signal that a maintainer wants community assistance on an issue or pull request - it invites contributors to engage. The other labels serve different purposes: 'Enhancement' (A) marks a request for a new feature…
Question
As a user, which of the following default labels is used to indicate that a maintainer needs assistance on an issue or pull request?
Options
- AEnhancement
- BQuestion
- CHelp wanted
- DDocumentation
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A5% (1)
- C90% (19)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
'Help wanted' is the GitHub default label specifically designed to signal that a maintainer wants community assistance on an issue or pull request - it invites contributors to engage. The other labels serve different purposes: 'Enhancement' (A) marks a request for a new feature or improvement; 'Question' (B) indicates the issue needs more information or clarification; and 'Documentation' (D) signals that improvements or additions to documentation are needed. 'Help wanted' is commonly paired with 'good first issue' to guide new contributors.
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