Principle:Apache Kafka PR Metadata Retrieval
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| Domains | Development_Workflow, Version_Control |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-09 12:00 GMT |
Overview
A data retrieval process that fetches pull request metadata from the GitHub API for merge processing.
Description
PR Metadata Retrieval queries the GitHub REST API to obtain all relevant information about a pull request including its title, description, base and head branches, author information, and mergeable status. This data is essential for constructing proper merge commits with attribution and for validating that the PR is in a mergeable state.
Usage
Use this principle as the first step in any PR merge workflow. The retrieved metadata informs all subsequent steps including commit message formatting, branch targeting, and author attribution.
Theoretical Basis
- API Query: Fetch the PR object from GET /repos/{owner}/{repo}/pulls/{pr_number}.
- Event Retrieval: Fetch PR events to identify reviewers and additional context.
- Authentication: Optionally use GitHub OAuth token for higher rate limits and private repository access.
- Validation: Verify the PR exists and extract the target branch and merge status.
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