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Emoji can be awarded to [issues](project/issues/index.md), [merge requests](project/merge_requests/index.md), -[snippets](snippets.md), and anywhere you can have a discussion. +[snippets](snippets.md), and anywhere you can have a thread.  diff --git a/doc/user/discussions/img/automatically_resolve_outdated_discussions.png b/doc/user/discussions/img/automatically_resolve_outdated_discussions.png Binary files differindex ba129e7a618..d31216a7e2e 100644 --- a/doc/user/discussions/img/automatically_resolve_outdated_discussions.png +++ b/doc/user/discussions/img/automatically_resolve_outdated_discussions.png diff --git a/doc/user/discussions/img/btn_new_issue_for_all_discussions.png b/doc/user/discussions/img/btn_new_issue_for_all_discussions.png Binary files differdeleted file mode 100644 index 3306bf2e60e..00000000000 --- a/doc/user/discussions/img/btn_new_issue_for_all_discussions.png +++ /dev/null diff --git a/doc/user/discussions/img/btn_new_issue_for_all_threads.png 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100644 --- a/doc/user/discussions/img/two_up_view.png +++ b/doc/user/discussions/img/two_up_view.png diff --git a/doc/user/discussions/index.md b/doc/user/discussions/index.md index c6bc580fb8f..3cb765c0463 100644 --- a/doc/user/discussions/index.md +++ b/doc/user/discussions/index.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# Discussions +# Threads The ability to contribute conversationally is offered throughout GitLab. @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ You can leave a comment in the following places: - commit diffs There are standard comments, and you also have the option to create a comment -in the form of a threaded discussion. A comment can also be [turned into a discussion](#start-a-discussion-by-replying-to-a-standard-comment) +in the form of a thread. A comment can also be [turned into a thread](#start-a-thread-by-replying-to-a-standard-comment) when it receives a reply. The comment area supports [Markdown] and [quick actions]. You can edit your own @@ -21,41 +21,39 @@ higher can also edit a comment made by someone else. You can also reply to a comment notification email to reply to the comment if [Reply by email] is configured for your GitLab instance. Replying to a standard comment -creates another standard comment. Replying to a discussion comment creates a reply in the -discussion thread. Email replies support [Markdown] and [quick actions], just as if you replied from the web. +creates another standard comment. Replying to a threaded comment creates a reply in the thread. Email replies support + [Markdown] and [quick actions], just as if you replied from the web. -## Resolvable comments and discussions +## Resolvable comments and threads > **Notes:** > > - The main feature was [introduced][ce-5022] in GitLab 8.11. -> - Resolvable discussions can be added only to merge request diffs. +> - Resolvable threads can be added only to merge request diffs. -Discussion resolution helps keep track of progress during planning or code review. +Thread resolution helps keep track of progress during planning or code review. -Every standard comment or discussion thread in merge requests, commits, commit diffs, and +Every standard comment or thread in merge requests, commits, commit diffs, and snippets is initially displayed as unresolved. They can then be individually resolved by anyone with at least Developer access to the project or by the author of the change being reviewed. -The need to resolve all standard comments or discussions prevents you from forgetting -to address feedback and lets you hide discussions that are no longer relevant. +The need to resolve all standard comments or threads prevents you from forgetting +to address feedback and lets you hide threads that are no longer relevant. -!["A discussion between two people on a piece of code"][discussion-view] + -### Commit discussions in the context of a merge request +### Commit threads in the context of a merge request > [Introduced][ce-31847] in GitLab 10.3. -For reviewers with commit-based workflow, it may be useful to add discussions to -specific commit diffs in the context of a merge request. These discussions will +For reviewers with commit-based workflow, it may be useful to add threads to +specific commit diffs in the context of a merge request. These threads will persist through a commit ID change when: - force-pushing after a rebase - amending a commit -This functionality is also demonstrated in the video [How to use Merge Request Commit Discussions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviJH6oRboo). - -To create a commit diff discussion: +To create a commit diff thread: 1. Navigate to the merge request **Commits** tab. A list of commits that constitute the merge request will be shown. @@ -67,141 +65,141 @@ To create a commit diff discussion:  -1. Any discussions created this way will be shown in the merge request's +1. Any threads created this way will be shown in the merge request's **Discussions** tab and are resolvable.  -Discussions created this way will only appear in the original merge request +Threads created this way will only appear in the original merge request and not when navigating to that commit under your project's **Repository > Commits** page. TIP: **Tip:** -When a link of a commit reference is found in a discussion inside a merge +When a link of a commit reference is found in a thread inside a merge request, it will be automatically converted to a link in the context of the current merge request. -### Jumping between unresolved discussions +### Jumping between unresolved threads When a merge request has a large number of comments it can be difficult to track -what remains unresolved. You can jump between unresolved discussions with the -Jump button next to the Reply field on a discussion. +what remains unresolved. You can jump between unresolved threads with the +Jump button next to the Reply field on a thread. -You can also jump to the first unresolved discussion from the button next to the -resolved discussions tracker. +You can also jump to the first unresolved thread from the button next to the +resolved threads tracker. -!["3/4 discussions resolved"][discussions-resolved] + -### Marking a comment or discussion as resolved +### Marking a comment or thread as resolved -You can mark a discussion as resolved by clicking the **Resolve discussion** -button at the bottom of the discussion. +You can mark a thread as resolved by clicking the **Resolve thread** +button at the bottom of the thread. -!["Resolve discussion" button][resolve-discussion-button] + Alternatively, you can mark each comment as resolved individually. -!["Resolve comment" button][resolve-comment-button] + -### Move all unresolved discussions in a merge request to an issue +### Move all unresolved threads in a merge request to an issue > [Introduced][ce-8266] in GitLab 9.1 -To continue all open discussions from a merge request in a new issue, click the -**Resolve all discussions in new issue** button. +To continue all open threads from a merge request in a new issue, click the +**Resolve all threads in new issue** button. - + -Alternatively, when your project only accepts merge requests [when all discussions -are resolved](#only-allow-merge-requests-to-be-merged-if-all-discussions-are-resolved), +Alternatively, when your project only accepts merge requests [when all threads +are resolved](#only-allow-merge-requests-to-be-merged-if-all-threads-are-resolved), there will be an **open an issue to resolve them later** link in the merge request widget. - + This will prepare an issue with its content referring to the merge request and -the unresolved discussions. +the unresolved threads. - + -Hitting **Submit issue** will cause all discussions to be marked as resolved and +Hitting **Submit issue** will cause all threads to be marked as resolved and add a note referring to the newly created issue. - + You can now proceed to merge the merge request from the UI. -### Moving a single discussion to a new issue +### Moving a single thread to a new issue > [Introduced][ce-8266] in GitLab 9.1 -To create a new issue for a single discussion, you can use the **Resolve this -discussion in a new issue** button. +To create a new issue for a single thread, you can use the **Resolve this +thread in a new issue** button. - + This will direct you to a new issue prefilled with the content of the -discussion, similar to the issues created for delegating multiple -discussions at once. Saving the issue will mark the discussion as resolved and -add a note to the merge request discussion referencing the new issue. +thread, similar to the issues created for delegating multiple +threads at once. Saving the issue will mark the thread as resolved and +add a note to the merge request thread referencing the new issue. - + -### Only allow merge requests to be merged if all discussions are resolved +### Only allow merge requests to be merged if all threads are resolved > [Introduced][ce-7125] in GitLab 8.14. -You can prevent merge requests from being merged until all discussions are +You can prevent merge requests from being merged until all threads are resolved. Navigate to your project's settings page, select the -**Only allow merge requests to be merged if all discussions are resolved** check +**Only allow merge requests to be merged if all threads are resolved** check box and hit **Save** for the changes to take effect. - + -From now on, you will not be able to merge from the UI until all discussions +From now on, you will not be able to merge from the UI until all threads are resolved. - + -### Automatically resolve merge request diff discussions when they become outdated +### Automatically resolve merge request diff threads when they become outdated > [Introduced][ce-14053] in GitLab 10.0. -You can automatically resolve merge request diff discussions on lines modified +You can automatically resolve merge request diff threads on lines modified with a new push. Navigate to your project's settings page, select the **Automatically resolve -merge request diffs discussions on lines changed with a push** check box and hit +merge request diffs threads on lines changed with a push** check box and hit **Save** for the changes to take effect. - + -From now on, any discussions on a diff will be resolved by default if a push -makes that diff section outdated. Discussions on lines that don't change and -top-level resolvable discussions are not automatically resolved. +From now on, any threads on a diff will be resolved by default if a push +makes that diff section outdated. Threads on lines that don't change and +top-level resolvable threads are not automatically resolved. -## Commit discussions +## Commit threads -You can add comments and discussion threads to a particular commit under your +You can add comments and threads to a particular commit under your project's **Repository > Commits**. CAUTION: **Attention:** -Discussions created this way will be lost if the commit ID changes after a +Threads created this way will be lost if the commit ID changes after a force push. ## Threaded discussions > [Introduced][ce-7527] in GitLab 9.1. -While resolvable discussions are only available to merge request diffs, -discussions can also be added without a diff. You can start a specific -discussion which will look like a thread, on issues, commits, snippets, and +While resolvable threads are only available to merge request diffs, +threads can also be added without a diff. You can start a specific +thread which will look like a thread, on issues, commits, snippets, and merge requests. To start a threaded discussion, click on the **Comment** button toggle dropdown, -select **Start discussion** and click **Start discussion** when you're ready to +select **Start thread** and click **Start thread** when you're ready to post the comment.  @@ -209,56 +207,57 @@ post the comment. This will post a comment with a single thread to allow you to discuss specific comments in greater detail. - + -## Image discussions +## Image threads > [Introduced][ce-14061] in GitLab 10.1. -Sometimes a discussion is revolved around an image. With image discussions, -you can easily target a specific coordinate of an image and start a discussion -around it. Image discussions are available in merge requests and commit detail views. +Sometimes a thread is revolved around an image. With image threads, +you can easily target a specific coordinate of an image and start a thread +around it. Image threads are available in merge requests and commit detail views. -To start an image discussion, hover your mouse over the image. Your mouse pointer +To start an image thread, hover your mouse over the image. Your mouse pointer should convert into an icon, indicating that the image is available for commenting. -Simply click anywhere on the image to create a new discussion. +Simply click anywhere on the image to create a new thread. - + After you click on the image, a comment form will be displayed that would be the start -of your discussion. Once you save your comment, you will see a new badge displayed on -top of your image. This badge represents your discussion. +of your thread. Once you save your comment, you will see a new badge displayed on +top of your image. This badge represents your thread. >**Note:** -This discussion badge is typically associated with a number that is only used as a visual -reference for each discussion. In the merge request discussion tab, -this badge will be indicated with a comment icon since each discussion will render a new +This thread badge is typically associated with a number that is only used as a visual +reference for each thread. In the merge request thread tab, +this badge will be indicated with a comment icon since each thread will render a new image section. -Image discussions also work on diffs that replace an existing image. In this diff view -mode, you can toggle the different view modes and still see the discussion point badges. +Image threads also work on diffs that replace an existing image. In this diff view +mode, you can toggle the different view modes and still see the thread point badges. | 2-up | Swipe | Onion Skin | | :-----------: | :----------: | :----------: | |  |  |  | -Image discussions also work well with resolvable discussions. Resolved discussions +Image threads also work well with resolvable threads. Resolved threads on diffs (not on the merge request discussion tab) will appear collapsed on page load and will have a corresponding badge counter to match the counter on the image. - + ## Lock discussions > [Introduced][ce-14531] in GitLab 10.1. -For large projects with many contributors, it may be useful to stop discussions +For large projects with many contributors, it may be useful to stop threads in issues or merge requests in these scenarios: -- The project maintainer has already resolved the discussion and it is not helpful - for continued feedback. The project maintainer has already directed new conversation +- The project maintainer has already resolved the thread and it is not helpful + for continued feedback. +- The project maintainer has already directed new conversation to newer issues or merge requests. -- The people participating in the discussion are trolling, abusive, or otherwise +- The people participating in the thread are trolling, abusive, or otherwise being unproductive. In these cases, a user with Developer permissions or higher in the project can lock (and unlock) @@ -300,7 +299,7 @@ in an MR and click on the **Start a review** button. Once a review is started, you will see any comments that are part of this review marked `Pending`. All comments that are part of a review show two buttons: -- **Submit review**: Submits all comments that are part of the review, making them visible to other users. +- **Finish review**: Submits all comments that are part of the review, making them visible to other users. - **Add comment now**: Submits the specific comment as a regular comment instead of as part of the review.  @@ -317,20 +316,20 @@ This will add the comment to the review.  -### Resolving/Unresolving discussions +### Resolving/Unresolving threads -Review comments can also resolve/unresolve [resolvable discussions](#resolvable-comments-and-discussions). +Review comments can also resolve/unresolve [resolvable threads](#resolvable-comments-and-threads). When replying to a comment, you will see a checkbox that you can click in order to resolve or unresolve -the discussion once published. +the thread once published.  - -If a particular pending comment will resolve or unresolve the discussion, this will be shown on the pending +If a particular pending comment will resolve or unresolve the thread, this will be shown on the pending comment itself.  - + + ### Submitting a review @@ -356,7 +355,7 @@ Replying to this email will, consequentially, create a new comment on the associ > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/26723) in GitLab 11.5. For issues with many comments like activity notes and user comments, sometimes -finding useful information can be hard. There is a way to filter comments from single notes and discussions for merge requests and issues. +finding useful information can be hard. There is a way to filter comments from single notes and threads for merge requests and issues. From a merge request's **Discussion** tab, or from an epic/issue overview, find the filter's dropdown menu on the right side of the page, from which you can choose one of the following options: @@ -376,7 +375,7 @@ from any device you're logged into. > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/18008) in GitLab 11.6. As a reviewer, you're able to suggest code changes with a simple -markdown syntax in Merge Request Diff discussions. Then, the +markdown syntax in Merge Request Diff threads. Then, the Merge Request author (or other users with appropriate [permission](../permissions.md)) is able to apply these suggestions with a click, which will generate a commit in @@ -399,7 +398,7 @@ the Merge Request authored by the user that applied them.  Once the author applies a suggestion, it will be marked with the **Applied** label, -the discussion will be automatically resolved, and GitLab will create a new commit +the thread will be automatically resolved, and GitLab will create a new commit with the message `Apply suggestion to <file-name>` and push the suggested change directly into the codebase in the merge request's branch. [Developer permission](../permissions.md) is required to do so. @@ -413,8 +412,8 @@ Custom commit messages will be introduced by > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/53310) in GitLab 11.10. Reviewers can also suggest changes to multiple lines with a single suggestion -within Merge Request diff discussions by adjusting the range offsets. The -offsets are relative to the position of the diff discussion, and specify the +within Merge Request diff threads by adjusting the range offsets. The +offsets are relative to the position of the diff thread, and specify the range to be replaced by the suggestion when it is applied.  @@ -430,25 +429,26 @@ Suggestions covering multiple lines are limited to 100 lines _above_ and 100 lines _below_ the commented diff line, allowing up to 200 changed lines per suggestion. -## Start a discussion by replying to a standard comment +## Start a thread by replying to a standard comment > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/30299) in GitLab 11.9 -To reply to a standard (non-discussion) comment, you can use the **Reply to comment** button. +To reply to a standard (non-thread) comment, you can use the **Reply to comment** button.  -The **Reply to comment** button is only displayed if you have permissions to reply to an existing discussion, or start a discussion from a standard comment. +The **Reply to comment** button is only displayed if you have permissions to reply to an existing thread, or start a thread from a standard comment. Clicking on the **Reply to comment** button will bring the reply area into focus and you can type your reply.  -Replying to a non-discussion comment will convert the non-discussion comment to a -threaded discussion once the reply is submitted. This conversion is considered an edit +Replying to a non-thread comment will convert the non-thread comment to a +thread once the reply is submitted. This conversion is considered an edit to the original comment, so a note about when it was last edited will appear underneath it. -This feature only exists for Issues, Merge requests, and Epics. Commits, Snippets and Merge request diff discussions are not supported yet. +This feature only exists for Issues, Merge requests, and Epics. Commits, Snippets and Merge request diff threads are +not supported yet. [ce-5022]: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/merge_requests/5022 [ce-7125]: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/merge_requests/7125 diff --git a/doc/user/group/epics/index.md b/doc/user/group/epics/index.md index 601ffd4947b..4ab562b655f 100644 --- a/doc/user/group/epics/index.md +++ b/doc/user/group/epics/index.md @@ -205,12 +205,12 @@ You may also consult the [group permissions table][permissions]. These text fields also fully support [GitLab Flavored Markdown](../../markdown.md#gitlab-flavored-markdown-gfm). -## Comment, or start a discussion +## Comment, or start a thread Once you wrote your comment, you can either: - Click "Comment" and your comment will be published. -- Click "Start discussion": start a thread within that epic's thread to discuss specific points. +- Click "Start thread": start a thread within that epic's discussion to discuss specific points. ## Award emoji diff --git a/doc/user/index.md b/doc/user/index.md index 501d74c76d1..db2759727a5 100644 --- a/doc/user/index.md +++ b/doc/user/index.md @@ -124,12 +124,12 @@ merge requests, code snippets, and commits. When performing inline reviews to implementations to your codebase through merge requests you can -gather feedback through [resolvable discussions](discussions/index.md#resolvable-comments-and-discussions). +gather feedback through [resolvable threads](discussions/index.md#resolvable-comments-and-threads). ### GitLab Flavored Markdown (GFM) Read through the [GFM documentation](markdown.md) to learn how to apply -the best of GitLab Flavored Markdown in your discussions, comments, +the best of GitLab Flavored Markdown in your threads, comments, issues and merge requests descriptions, and everywhere else GMF is supported. @@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ requests you're assigned to. [Snippets](snippets.md) are code blocks that you want to store in GitLab, from which you have quick access to. You can also gather feedback on them through -[discussions](#discussions). +[Discussions](#Discussions). ## Integrations diff --git a/doc/user/permissions.md b/doc/user/permissions.md index 1b279173d1c..619cf34b5c3 100644 --- a/doc/user/permissions.md +++ b/doc/user/permissions.md @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ The following table depicts the various user permission levels in a project. | View confidential issues | (*2*) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Assign issues | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Label issues | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | -| Lock issue discussions | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | +| Lock issue threads | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Manage issue tracker | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Manage related issues **(STARTER)** | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Create issue from vulnerability **(ULTIMATE)** | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ The following table depicts the various user permission levels in a project. | Create new merge request | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Assign merge requests | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Label merge requests | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | -| Lock merge request discussions | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | +| Lock merge request threads | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Manage/Accept merge requests | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Create new environments | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Stop environments | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | diff --git a/doc/user/project/import/bitbucket_server.md b/doc/user/project/import/bitbucket_server.md index d51a0c0ccca..e4eb1a9a392 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/import/bitbucket_server.md +++ b/doc/user/project/import/bitbucket_server.md @@ -24,9 +24,8 @@ Import your projects from Bitbucket Server to GitLab with minimal effort. 1. Currently GitLab doesn't allow comments on arbitrary lines of code, so any Bitbucket comments out of bounds will be inserted as comments in the merge request. -1. Bitbucket Server allows multiple levels of threading. GitLab - import will collapse this into one discussion and quote part of the original - comment. +1. Bitbucket Server allows multiple levels of threading. GitLab import + will collapse this into one thread and quote part of the original comment. 1. Declined pull requests have unreachable commits, which prevents the GitLab importer from generating a proper diff. These pull requests will show up as empty changes. diff --git a/doc/user/project/index.md b/doc/user/project/index.md index f332281fa82..0ffa69b6b78 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/index.md +++ b/doc/user/project/index.md @@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ There are numerous [APIs](../../api/README.md) to use with your projects: - [Badges](../../api/project_badges.md) - [Clusters](../../api/project_clusters.md) -- [Discussions](../../api/discussions.md) +- [Threads](../../api/discussions.md) - [General](../../api/projects.md) - [Import/export](../../api/project_import_export.md) - [Issue Board](../../api/boards.md) diff --git a/doc/user/project/issues/issue_data_and_actions.md b/doc/user/project/issues/issue_data_and_actions.md index b15a05f40bb..7b031f83cb1 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/issues/issue_data_and_actions.md +++ b/doc/user/project/issues/issue_data_and_actions.md @@ -116,13 +116,13 @@ issue boards or the issue list. #### 11. Lock issue -You can [lock the discussions](../../discussions/index.md#lock-discussions) in the issue, +You can [lock the threads](../../discussions/index.md#lock-discussions) in the issue, to prevent further comments from being added. #### 12. Participants -All the users involved in that issue. Either they participated in the [discussion](../../discussions/index.md), -or were mentioned in the description or discussions. +All the users involved in that issue. Either they participated in the [thread](../../discussions/index.md), +or were mentioned in the description or threads. #### 13. Notifications @@ -187,8 +187,8 @@ You can also click the `+` to add more related issues. #### 19. Related Merge Requests -Merge requests that were mentioned in that issue's description or in the issue discussion -thread are listed as [related merge requests](crosslinking_issues.md#from-merge-requests) here. +Merge requests that were mentioned in that issue's description or in the issue thread +are listed as [related merge requests](crosslinking_issues.md#from-merge-requests) here. Also, if the current issue was mentioned as related in another merge request, that merge request will be listed here. @@ -200,14 +200,14 @@ dropdown list of available [GitLab Flavored Markdown Emoji](../../markdown.md#em TIP: **Tip:** Posting "+1" as a comment in a thread spams all subscribed participants of that issue, -clutters the discussion threads, and is not recommended. Awarding an emoji is a way +clutters the threads, and is not recommended. Awarding an emoji is a way to let them know your reaction without spamming them. #### 21. Show all activity You can filter what is displayed in the issue history by clicking on **Show all activity** -and selecting either **Show comments only**, which only shows discussions and hides -updates to the issue, or **Show history only**, which hides discussions and only shows updates. +and selecting either **Show comments only**, which only shows threads and hides +updates to the issue, or **Show history only**, which hides threads and only shows updates. - You can mention a user or a group present in your GitLab instance with `@username` or `@groupname` and they will be notified via To-Do items @@ -242,15 +242,15 @@ filtered, as shown above. Collaborate in the issue by posting comments in its thread. This text field also fully supports [GitLab Flavored Markdown](../../markdown.md#gitlab-flavored-markdown-gfm). -#### 25. Submit Comment, start a discussion, or comment and close +#### 25. Submit Comment, start a thread, or comment and close Once you write a comment, you can: - Click **Comment** and your comment will be published. -- Choose **Start discussion** from the dropdown list and start a new [discussion thread](../../discussions/index.md#threaded-discussions) +- Choose **Start thread** from the dropdown list and start a new [thread](../../discussions/index.md#threaded-discussions) within that issue's main thread to discuss specific points. This invites other participants - to reply directly to your discussion, keeping related comments grouped together. + to reply directly to your thread, keeping related comments grouped together. - + You can also close the issue from here, so you don't need to scroll to the top of the issue page. diff --git a/doc/user/project/merge_requests/index.md b/doc/user/project/merge_requests/index.md index c299a8ecb96..f593046fa8b 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/merge_requests/index.md +++ b/doc/user/project/merge_requests/index.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ It is as simple as the name implies: a _request_ to _merge_ one branch into anot With GitLab merge requests, you can: - Compare the changes between two [branches](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Branching-Branches-in-a-Nutshell#_git_branching) -- [Review and discuss](../../discussions/index.md#discussions) the proposed modifications inline +- [Review and discuss](../../discussions/index.md#threads) the proposed modifications inline - Live preview the changes when [Review Apps](../../../ci/review_apps/index.md) is configured for your project - Build, test, and deploy your code in a per-branch basis with built-in [GitLab CI/CD](../../../ci/README.md) - Prevent the merge request from being merged before it's ready with [WIP MRs](#work-in-progress-merge-requests) @@ -155,13 +155,13 @@ and remember to merge the request manually. [Learn more about merging when pipeline succeeds.](merge_when_pipeline_succeeds.md) -## Resolve discussion comments in merge requests reviews +## Resolve threads in merge requests reviews Keep track of the progress during a code review with resolving comments. Resolving comments prevents you from forgetting to address feedback and lets -you hide discussions that are no longer relevant. +you hide threads that are no longer relevant. -[Read more about resolving discussion comments in merge requests reviews.](../../discussions/index.md) +[Read more about resolving threads in merge requests reviews.](../../discussions/index.md) ## Commenting on any file line in merge requests @@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ commit when merging, to allow for a neater commit history. > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/18008) in GitLab 11.6. As a reviewer, you can add suggestions to change the content in -merge request discussions, and users with appropriate [permission](../../permissions.md) +merge request threads, and users with appropriate [permission](../../permissions.md) can easily apply them to the codebase directly from the UI. Read through the documentation on [Suggest changes](../../discussions/index.md#suggest-changes) to learn more. diff --git a/doc/user/project/merge_requests/merge_request_approvals.md b/doc/user/project/merge_requests/merge_request_approvals.md index 0f392676316..220795d6f15 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/merge_requests/merge_request_approvals.md +++ b/doc/user/project/merge_requests/merge_request_approvals.md @@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ the merge request is unblocked and can be merged. Note, that meeting the required number of approvals is a necessary, but not sufficient condition for unblocking a merge request from being merged. There are other conditions that may block it, such as merge conflicts, -[pending discussions](../../discussions/index.md#only-allow-merge-requests-to-be-merged-if-all-discussions-are-resolved) +[pending discussions](../../discussions/index.md#only-allow-merge-requests-to-be-merged-if-all-threads-are-resolved) or a [failed CI/CD pipeline](merge_when_pipeline_succeeds.md). ## Code Owners approvals **(PREMIUM)** diff --git a/doc/user/project/merge_requests/merge_when_pipeline_succeeds.md b/doc/user/project/merge_requests/merge_when_pipeline_succeeds.md index 0dd60d84c42..50a4e514d49 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/merge_requests/merge_when_pipeline_succeeds.md +++ b/doc/user/project/merge_requests/merge_when_pipeline_succeeds.md @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ changes to be reviewed. ## Only allow merge requests to be merged if the pipeline succeeds You can prevent merge requests from being merged if their pipeline did not succeed -or if there are discussions to be resolved. +or if there are threads to be resolved. Navigate to your project's settings page and expand the **Merge requests** section. In the **Merge checks** subsection, select the **Pipelines must succeed** check diff --git a/doc/user/project/merge_requests/work_in_progress_merge_requests.md b/doc/user/project/merge_requests/work_in_progress_merge_requests.md index 142178ba241..ea59644fce6 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/merge_requests/work_in_progress_merge_requests.md +++ b/doc/user/project/merge_requests/work_in_progress_merge_requests.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ type: reference, concepts # "Work In Progress" merge requests If a merge request is not yet ready to be merged, perhaps due to continued development -or open discussions, you can prevent it from being accepted before it's ready by flagging +or open threads, you can prevent it from being accepted before it's ready by flagging it as a **Work In Progress**. This will disable the "Merge" button, preventing it from being merged, and it will stay disabled until the "WIP" flag has been removed. @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ There are several ways to flag a merge request as a Work In Progress: **Start the title with WIP:**, under the title box, when editing the merge request's description will have the same effect. - Add the `/wip` [quick action](../quick_actions.md#quick-actions-for-issues-and-merge-requests) - in a discussion comment in the merge request. This is a toggle, and can be repeated + in a comment in the merge request. This is a toggle, and can be repeated to change the status back. Note that any other text in the comment will be discarded. - Add "wip" or "WIP" to the start of a commit message targeting the merge request's source branch. This is not a toggle, and doing it again in another commit will have @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Similar to above, when a Merge Request is ready to be merged, you can remove the **Remove the WIP: prefix from the title**, under the title box, when editing the merge request's description, will have the same effect. - Add the `/wip` [quick action](../quick_actions.md#quick-actions-for-issues-and-merge-requests) - in a discussion comment in the merge request. This is a toggle, and can be repeated + in a comment in the merge request. This is a toggle, and can be repeated to change the status back. Note that any other text in the comment will be discarded. - Click on the **Resolve WIP status** button near the bottom of the merge request description, next to the "Merge" button (see [image above](#work-in-progress-merge-requests)). diff --git a/doc/user/project/quick_actions.md b/doc/user/project/quick_actions.md index 8b8aa51b6dd..8baac775910 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/quick_actions.md +++ b/doc/user/project/quick_actions.md @@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ discussions, and descriptions: | `/remove_estimate` | Remove time estimate | ✓ | ✓ | | <code>/spend <time(1h 30m | -1h 5m)> <date(YYYY-MM-DD)></code> | Add or subtract spent time; optionally, specify the date that time was spent on | ✓ | ✓ | | `/remove_time_spent` | Remove time spent | ✓ | ✓ | -| `/lock` | Lock the discussion | ✓ | ✓ | -| `/unlock` | Unlock the discussion | ✓ | ✓ | +| `/lock` | Lock the thread | ✓ | ✓ | +| `/unlock` | Unlock the thread | ✓ | ✓ | | <code>/due <in 2 days | this Friday | December 31st></code>| Set due date | ✓ | | | `/remove_due_date` | Remove due date | ✓ | | | <code>/weight <0 | 1 | 2 | ...></code> | Set weight **(STARTER)** | ✓ | | diff --git a/doc/user/project/settings/index.md b/doc/user/project/settings/index.md index 1c8cd0c7be3..17ec9ecb5d1 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/settings/index.md +++ b/doc/user/project/settings/index.md @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Set up your project's merge request settings: - Merge request [description templates](../description_templates.md#description-templates). - Enable [merge request approvals](../merge_requests/merge_request_approvals.md). **(STARTER)** - Enable [merge only of pipeline succeeds](../merge_requests/merge_when_pipeline_succeeds.md). -- Enable [merge only when all discussions are resolved](../../discussions/index.md#only-allow-merge-requests-to-be-merged-if-all-discussions-are-resolved). +- Enable [merge only when all discussions are resolved](../../discussions/index.md#only-allow-merge-requests-to-be-merged-if-all-threads-are-resolved).  |
