Large pull requests slow down development teams by creating cognitive overload for reviewers, leading to delayed reviews, shallow feedback, and hidden bugs. Keeping PRs small (under 200-300 lines) speeds up review cycles from days to hours, improves CI pipeline clarity, and enables continuous delivery. A practical example shows
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The Psychological Problem of Large Pull RequestsSmall Pull Requests Change the DynamicA Practical ExampleThe Hidden Benefit: Continuous IntegrationWhy Developers Resist Small Pull RequestsA Simple Rule That WorksThe Long-Term Impact on WorkflowFinal ThoughtSort: