How to Review a Pull Request in GitHub the RIGHT Way (Full Guide 2026)

In this video, we discuss how to perform a comprehensive pull request review on GitHub the right way, from navigating the GitHub dashboard and comparing changes between feature branches to ensuring code clarity and correctness. Learn essential pull request review best practices that align with effective git workflow and software development for confident code collaboration and approval. #GitHub #PullRequest #CodeReview 00:00 Introduction to Pull Request Review 00:07 Start from GitHub Dashboard 00:15 Open Repository for Review 00:20 Find and Open Branches Link 00:24 Click Feature Branch to Review 00:37 Locate Contribute Button 00:48 Navigate to Pull Requests 01:03 Click New Pull Request 01:13 Identify Base and Compare Dropdowns 01:18 Set Base Branch to Main 01:28 Select Feature Branch for Comparison 01:36 Verify Base and Compare Labels 01:45 Handle Identical Branches Message 02:05 Switch Diff View to Split 02:20 Look for Clarity and Correctness 02:24 Review Files and Commit Intent 02:37 Proceed with Approval Process