# CI

> Continuous integration: the automated checks, like tests, linters, and type checks, that run on every pull request.

Source: https://contributors.home-assistant.io/glossary/ci/

- In code: `GitHub Actions`
- Also: continuous integration, checks

A pull request can only be merged when its checks pass. Most checks also run on your own computer, so you can fix problems before you push.

## Related terms

- [Pull request](https://contributors.home-assistant.io/glossary/pull-request/): A request on GitHub to merge a change into a repository, where it is reviewed before it goes in.