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

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