Pull Request Creations

Owned by Shir Koretski
Dec 20, 2024
2 min read

Initiating Changes for Review and Integration

Overview

Pull request (PR) creations mark the submission of code changes for review and integration into the main codebase. Tracking PR creations helps teams understand the rate of change, identify trends, and assess development efficiency.

What Does This Metric Measure?

This metric tracks the number of PRs initiated within a specific period. It provides insight into the volume of proposed changes and the frequency with which developers are submitting code for review.

How Is This Metric Calculated?

PR creation is tracked as an event, counting the number of PRs submitted within a defined time frame (e.g., sprint, month, quarter). Simply count the PRs created during this period to measure activity.

What Questions Can I Answer from This Data?

  1. How many PRs were created during a specific time period?
    Track the total number of PRs created within a selected period to gauge development activity.

  2. Does the number of PRs vary across teams or projects?
    Compare PR creation data across teams or projects to identify differences in development activity.

  3. Are there trends in PR creation over time?
    Monitor PR creation over time to spot patterns, such as increased activity in certain phases of a project.

  4. What is the average frequency of PR creations?
    Understand whether PRs are being submitted regularly or sporadically, which can highlight process issues.

What Should I Take Away from This Data?

  1. Impact of Changes or Initiatives
    A rise in PR creation after implementing new tools or processes suggests positive impacts on development practices.

  2. Identify Outliers and Anomalies
    A sudden surge in PRs may indicate urgent development needs or issues requiring attention.

  3. Areas for Process Improvement
    Consistently low PR volumes might suggest bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the review or development process.

Conclusion

Tracking PR creations helps teams monitor the pace of development, spot inefficiencies, and evaluate the impact of process changes. It provides insights into team activity, identifies potential bottlenecks, and informs decisions for improving development workflows.