Total Pull Requests Merged Without Review

How to Use It?

Improve Review Processes: Use this metric to identify and address gaps in the review process where Pull Requests are being merged unchecked, reinforcing the critical role of reviews in maintaining code quality.
Enhance Accountability: Establish mechanisms to ensure every Pull Request undergoes a thorough review before merging, potentially incorporating automated checks to block unreviewed merges.
Risk Management: Analyze instances of unreviewed merges to understand the potential risks they introduce, such as security vulnerabilities or bugs, and adjust team training or processes to mitigate these risks.
Promote Best Practices: Foster a development environment where peer review is valued and mandatory, promoting best practices in code management.
Performance Metrics: Incorporate this metric into team performance evaluations to highlight and reduce the incidence of unreviewed Pull Requests, fostering a more disciplined and quality-focused development culture.

Review Policy Enforcement: Implement strict review policies that mandate thorough reviews for every Pull Request, ensuring no code is merged without proper scrutiny.
Automated Review Gates: Deploy automated systems that prevent the merging of Pull Requests unless they meet predefined review criteria, enhancing compliance with review policies.
Training and Awareness: Conduct regular training sessions and awareness programs to emphasize the importance of reviews and educate team members on the risks associated with unreviewed code.
Process Optimization: Continuously assess and optimize the review process to ensure it accommodates the team's workload and project timelines effectively, preventing shortcuts.

Balanced Workload: Ensure that team members have balanced workloads, providing them with sufficient time to conduct thorough reviews.
Feedback and Adaptation: Regularly collect and analyze feedback from the development team regarding the review process and use this information to make necessary adjustments, improving adherence to best practices.
Regular Audits: Periodically audit the code review process to identify and rectify instances of bypassing reviews, maintaining the integrity of the development workflow.