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Collaborating with Issues

Issues can be created in a variety of ways, so you can choose the most convenient method for your workflow.

About Issues

Issues can be used to keep track of bugs, enhancements, or other requests. For more information, see “About issues.”

GitHub tutorial

  • 00:30 - GitHub issues are a “nice way” to collaborate with project members
  • 03:17 - CrossLinking: Issue ID can be referenced inside commit message
  • 04:43 - If issue has keyword “fixes” and issue ID GitHub will auto-close the issue
  • 05:20 - Copy commit message into comment and it autolinks

Creating an issue from a repository

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1. On OpenChain Repo.com, navigate to the main page of the repository.

2. Under your repository name, click Issues.

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3. Click New Issue

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4. If your repository uses issue templates, click Get started next to the type of issue you’d like to open.

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Or, click Open a blank issue if the type of issue you’d like to open isn’t included in the available options.

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5. Type a title and description for your issue.

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6. If you’re a project maintainer, you can assign the issue to someone, add it to a project board, associate it with a milestone, or apply a label.

7. When you’re finished, click Submit new Issue image