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@@ -90,14 +90,15 @@ for local development.
         $ git commit -m "Your detailed description of your changes."
         $ git push origin name-of-your-bugfix-or-feature
 
-7.  Submit a pull request through the GitHub website.
+7.  Submit a pull request through the GitHub website or github CLI.
 
 Pull Request Guidelines
 =======================
 
 Before you submit a pull request, check that it meets these guidelines:
 
-1.  The pull request should include tests.
-2.  If the pull request adds functionality, the docs should be updated.
-3.  The pull request should work on Travis CI. Check <https://travis-ci.org/quokkaproject/quokka/pull_requests> and make sure that the tests pass for all supported Python versions.
+1.  the Pull Request should be send against **development** branch only
+2.  The pull request should include tests.
+3.  If the pull request adds functionality, the docs should be updated.
+4.  The pull request should work on Travis CI. Check <https://travis-ci.org/quokkaproject/quokka/pull_requests> and make sure that the tests pass for all supported Python versions.
 > Travis CI will include feedback in your Pull Requests