Merge requests in development, not ready for merging or review

Merge requests that are in testing - before requesting reviews ( to identify and fix issues)

Merge requests deemed ready for merge, they have passed the pipeline and been approved by reviewers. Satish receives mail for each of these and does the merge.

Merge requests prototyping an idea for comment, but not ready for formal merge review

Merge requests awaiting review. This indicates reviewers should check the commits and make comments or approve.