diff --git a/llvm/docs/DeveloperPolicy.rst b/llvm/docs/DeveloperPolicy.rst index 14abd4c67ae2a..acb1d4dc62b44 100644 --- a/llvm/docs/DeveloperPolicy.rst +++ b/llvm/docs/DeveloperPolicy.rst @@ -539,7 +539,11 @@ What are the expectations around a revert? Obtaining Commit Access ----------------------- -Once you have 3 or more merged pull requests, you may use `this link +LLVM operates using Github Pull Requests. In most cases, contributing +to the project does not require commit access, as Pull Request reviewers +can perform the merge once ready. However, contributors are eligible to +obtain direct commit access to the repository once they have 3 or more +merged pull requests. To do so, you may use `this link `_ to file an issue and request commit access. Replace the string in the title with your github username, and explain why you are requesting commit access in @@ -558,11 +562,6 @@ GitHub account. In case you don't get notification from GitHub, go to `Invitation Link `_ directly. Once you accept the invitation, you'll get commit access. -Prior to obtaining commit access, it is common practice to request that -someone with commit access commits on your behalf. When doing so, please -provide the name and email address you would like to use in the Author -property of the commit. - For external tracking purposes, committed changes are automatically reflected on a commits mailing list soon after the commit lands (e.g. llvm-commits_). Note that these mailing lists are moderated, and it is not unusual for a large