Comprehensive GitLab Merge Request Workflow Documentation

Overview

Following the CI/CD caching documentation improvements, we need comprehensive documentation for GitLab merge request (MR) workflows to help teams establish consistent code review processes, approval workflows, and merge strategies across projects.

Problem Statement

• Teams lack standardized merge request processes
• No clear guidance on code review best practices
• Missing documentation for approval rules and workflows
• Inconsistent merge strategies across projects
• New team members struggle with MR etiquette and processes

Acceptance Criteria

• Create merge request workflow guide with templates
• Document code review best practices and checklists
• Add approval rules configuration examples
• Include merge strategies comparison and guidance
• Create MR templates for different project types
• Add troubleshooting guide for common MR issues