Lesson 11 / 20
Linking Issues to Pull Requests
Link pull requests to issues with closing keywords such as Fixes #42 so issues close on merge.
Closing keywords
Use a closing keyword in a PR description or commit message to auto-close the linked issue on merge.
Fixes #42
Closes #17Why link them
Linked issues give reviewers context, and the tracker stays accurate the moment the PR merges — no manual closing needed.