How to Create a Pull Request (a.k.a. patch)

If you have a patch that you wish to be included in the OpenLayers repository, this is what you need to do:

• File a Ticket: No patches will be made to master unless they are accompanied by an issue, however github automatically creates an issue for you when you create a pull request. For complete instructions: FilingTickets

• Read up on our coding standards: See CodingStandards for guidelines on OpenLayers coding style.

• Write tests: See WritingUnitTests for information on how to write tests for your patch.

• Write examples: See the section on writing examples for information on how to write examples demonstrating new functionality (only relevant if your patch introduces new features).

• Create the Pull Request:
  • Fork OpenLayers under your own github user account
  • Clone your repository
  • Create a branch
  • Make your changes, add them, and then commit them to your branch, followed by a push
  • Run the tests until they all pass.
  • Create a pull request using the github website, see also:  pull requests help page