Add Reactions to Pull Requests, Issues, and Comments
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Learn how to add reactions to pull requests, issues, and comments on GitHub to improve collaboration and feedback
Action Steps
- Log in to your GitHub account and navigate to a pull request, issue, or comment
- Click the 'React' button to add an emoji reaction
- Choose from a variety of reactions, such as thumbs up, thumbs down, or smiling face
- Use reactions to provide feedback and acknowledge comments
- Configure reaction settings in your GitHub repository settings
Who Needs to Know This
Developers, project managers, and team leaders can benefit from using reactions to facilitate communication and streamline workflows on GitHub
Key Insight
💡 Reactions on GitHub can help streamline communication and feedback on pull requests, issues, and comments
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Key Takeaways
Learn how to add reactions to pull requests, issues, and comments on GitHub to improve collaboration and feedback
Full Article
Title: Add Reactions to Pull Requests, Issues, and Comments
URL Source: https://github.com/blog/2119-add-reactions-to-pull-requests-issues-and-comments
Published Time: 2016-03-10T21:55:29-08:00
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URL Source: https://github.com/blog/2119-add-reactions-to-pull-requests-issues-and-comments
Published Time: 2016-03-10T21:55:29-08:00
Markdown Content:
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Improve how you use GitHub at work.
* [GitHub Education](https://github.blog/developer-skills/github-education/)
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