# Merging & merge requests

Once development of an [issue](ISSUES.md) on a [branch](BRANCHING.md) is completed the merge request becomes relevant. It also can be used during development for continuous reviews and iterative improvements. 

A merge request can also gather the work of multiple issues.

Merge requests are used to merge the changes to the main branches (`master`, `develop`). Every merge request needs to be reviewed/commented by at least 2 other developers before they can be accepted. This ensure that all guidelines are followed and that the scope of the issue is matched.

## Further resources

* [Commits](COMMITS.md)