stacked-pr-build

Stacking pull requests solves this by merging multiple dependency PR heads into a single implementation branch. This creates a unified review surface where your code is tested against actual upstream changes rather than a clean base, ensuring accurate integration validation.

Stacked pull request management automates merging multiple dependency PR heads into a single working branch. It facilitates complex code review workflows where features rely on unmerged upstream changes, allowing reviewers to see the full context and impact of the entire stack.

Yes, automating stacked pull requests requires git for local branch management and GitHub CLI for remote PR orchestration. These tools facilitate merging dependency PR heads onto your base branch while maintaining strict dependency registry records for build reproducibility.

You construct a new implementation branch by merging specified dependency PRs onto your current base branch. This automatically combines all upstream changes into one working branch, creating a unified review surface for code that relies on unmerged upstream dependencies.

Dependency SHAs are recorded in a strict registry to ensure build reproducibility and maintain a clear history. This audit trail maintenance guarantees that your stacked implementation branch can be accurately reconstructed and reviewed against specific upstream changes.

Use dependency stacking when building a new feature that relies on separate, unmerged utility PRs. It creates a single PR including all sets of changes, allowing reviewers to see the full context and impact of the entire stack without waiting for upstream merges to complete.