Basic Knowledge
When integrating changes between branches in Git, teams have two main options: merging and rebasing. While both achieve the goal of combining code changes, they work quite differently and shape your project's history in distinct ways. Let's explore how each approach works and when to use
Basic Knowledge
Test-driven development (TDD) represents a powerful shift in software development practices. At its core, TDD follows a simple but effective pattern called "red, green, refactor" that helps developers build reliable code. The process starts by writing a failing test (red) for a specific feature you want to build.
Basic Knowledge
A continuous integration server acts as a watchful guardian of your code. Just like a diligent assistant, it monitors your code repository around the clock, springing into action whenever developers make changes. Each time someone commits new code, the CI server pulls the latest version and runs predefined checks and
Basic Knowledge
Code reviews play a vital role in creating high-quality software and building strong engineering teams. Research shows they can reduce bugs by up to 36% when done well, as demonstrated by studies at companies like Cisco Systems. Beyond just finding issues, good code reviews help teams learn from each other
Technical
Why Traditional Testing Approaches Are Falling Short Software testing has changed dramatically in recent years. While manual testing was once enough to ensure quality, the speed and complexity of modern applications have exposed its limitations. Teams that rely solely on manual testing now struggle to keep pace with faster release
In the ever-evolving world of software development, one size rarely fits all—especially regarding project management. At Mergify, we've spent the past year transforming how we work, creating a system that aligns deeply with our values and team culture. It wasn't just about finding the right
As development teams continue to streamline their workflows, merge queues have emerged as an essential tool for ensuring code quality, especially in complex CI/CD environments. However, with a range of merge queue options available, how can teams select the best solution for their needs in 2025? Here’s what
We are thrilled to announce that Mergify now offers a native integration with Slack! This new feature allows you to receive real-time updates from your Merge Queue directly in your favorite Slack channels. Stay connected with your development workflow without ever leaving Slack. Why Integrate Mergify with Slack? Communication is
Product Features
We are thrilled to announce that Mergify now seamlessly integrates with Datadog without any agent! This powerful combination allows you to monitor your automation workflows and gain actionable insights directly from your development process. With Mergify’s metrics visualized in your Datadog dashboard, you can enhance your real-time monitoring capabilities
Basic Knowledge
In the fast-paced world of software development, maintaining stability while delivering new features is a constant balancing act. One critical practice that helps achieve this balance is the code freeze. Whether you're a software engineer or a release manager, understanding the nuances of code freezes—including regular and
Versus
If you've been using Bulldozer to automate pull requests (or thinking about it), you might have experienced some limitations that, while functional, don’t fully empower you as a developer or project maintainer. Bulldozer, an open-source tool for auto-merging PRs once conditions are met, provides some baseline capabilities
Technical
On September 17th, 2024, Mergify service went down from 07:45 UTC to 09:35 UTC. Due to the nature of the incident, we think it would be interesting to share with our users the context of this incident, how we handled it, how we restored the service, and what