Follow-On Commits
The total number of additional commits that were made to fix issues or make improvements after a pull request was initially created.
Where to find it
- Health > Benchmark > Add new metric
- Health > Team Insights > Add new metric
Interpretation
- Low Values (e.g., 0-2 follow-on commits per PR) - code is well-prepared before submission. Indicates good initial code quality and thorough preparation. Maintain current development practices.
- Medium Values (e.g., 3-5 follow-on commits per PR) - normal iteration during review process. Indicates reasonable feedback and improvement cycle. Monitor for patterns and optimize if needed.
- High Values (e.g., >5 follow-on commits per PR) - significant rework needed after initial submission. Potential Issues: insufficient upfront planning, poor code quality standards, inadequate testing before submission or unclear requirements or specifications.
Custom Dashboards
Don't forget you can anytime include any metric in your Custom Dashboards.