Stacked Pull Requests is now in public preview on GitHub, offering a cleaner way to manage large code changes. The feature lets developers break down substantial modifications into smaller, more digestible pull requests organized in a layered sequence.
Instead of submitting one monolithic PR that's difficult to review, teams can now stack related changes vertically. Each PR in the stack builds on the previous one, making the review process faster and more focused. When the time comes to merge, you can do it all at once with a single click rather than managing multiple individual merges.
GitHub is rolling out this feature gradually across all repositories over the coming days. This approach addresses a common pain point in code review workflows—oversized pull requests that slow down feedback cycles and increase the risk of missed issues. By making reviews smaller and more contextual, Stacked Pull Requests should help teams move faster without sacrificing code quality.
