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new 44e7fea55c update pull request template with target branch guidelines
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commit 44e7fea55c46b2556dfcae0e29ba45942965ad2a
Author: Slawomir Jaranowski <[email protected]>
AuthorDate: Wed Apr 1 19:30:11 2026 +0200
update pull request template with target branch guidelines (#11861)
* update pull request template with target branch guidelines
What changed:
- Added a comment section specifying accepted target branches.
- Clarified the purpose of each target branch in the template.
Why:
- To provide clear guidance for contributors on where to direct their pull
requests.
- To streamline the contribution process and reduce confusion regarding
branch usage.
---
.github/pull_request_template.md | 14 ++++++++++++++
1 file changed, 14 insertions(+)
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 6e422e4a09..7905635fc6 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,3 +1,17 @@
+<!--
+Please open pull requests against one of the following branches:
+
+- master — default target for all changes (new features + bug fixes).
+ If the change should also go to maven-4.0.x, request a backport in the PR.
+
+- maven-3.10.x — target for 3.x changes (new features + bug fixes).
+ If the change should also go to maven-3.9.x, request a backport in the PR.
+ maven-3.9.x should receive only serious bug fixes, as it is approaching EOL.
+
+Backports are typically handled by maintainers;
+however, after agreement you may open a separate backport PR to the target
maintenance branch.
+-->
+
Following this checklist to help us incorporate your
contribution quickly and easily:
