Stacked PRs: fixing abstractions with more layers of abstraction

· Whynothugo · Sept. 19, 2026, 9:22 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the limitations of traditional pull requests (PRs) in Git and introduces the concept of stacked pull requests as a solution. It argues that while stacked PRs provide more flexibility in reviewing and applying changes, they also add another layer of abstraction that could complicate the software development process, showcasing a common pitfall in software design.
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