FEniCS/ffcx - Open Source PR Review Scorecard

Next generation FEniCS Form Compiler for finite element forms

C-Rank Grade: B (Solid) - 51/100

External PR Merge Rate: 25%

Response Time: 4h

First Timer Success: -

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FEniCS/ffcx welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

FEniCS/ffcx has a recorded first-timer success rate of 0.0%. Repositories ranked B typically provide actionable feedback during code reviews and actively nurture new community contributors.

How fast can I expect code review feedback on my pull request?

Maintainers in FEniCS/ffcx respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 3.6 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.

What does the 50.9 C-Rank™ score (B Tier) represent?

The C-Rank™ system evaluates GitHub projects on a 0–100 scale using real data: PR merge rates, review turnaround time, active maintainer presence, and first-time contributor success. A score of 50.9 places FEniCS/ffcx in the B tier.

What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for FEniCS/ffcx?

The external contributor pull request merge rate for FEniCS/ffcx is 25.0%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.

Are there Good First Issues available in FEniCS/ffcx?

FEniCS/ffcx does not currently have active "good first issue" tags indexed, but accepts external contributions through standard GitHub issue tracking.

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Review Persona

Empathetic Technical Mentor

Warmth Score
8.3/10
Patience Score
8.6/10
Nitpick Rate
20%

Highly welcoming maintainers in FEniCS/ffcx. Prompt code reviews with positive guidance for new contributors.

What Contributors Actually Say

Discussions in FEniCS/ffcx focus heavily on practical implementation feedback, code formatting standards, and issue reproduction details.

Hidden Friction Signals

Unlinked PRs without issue context and changes that fail automated test suites face the highest review friction.

Unwritten Rules

  • 1) Keep PR scope strictly aligned with the linked issue.
  • 2) Ensure local linters pass before opening a review.
  • 3) Maintain full test coverage for modified logic.

Top PR Submission Do's

  • Add or update tests for changed behavior before requesting review
  • Keep PRs small and focused on one change
  • Run the repository formatter and linter locally

Top PR Friction Pitfalls (Don'ts)

  • Do not leave requested test coverage unresolved
  • Do not mix unrelated refactors with feature work
  • Do not submit formatting-only noise with feature changes
Response Velocity
3 hours
Standard maintainer review cycle

Average Response Latency

Tracks hours until a maintainer leaves a review, comment, or PR response.

Merge Efficiency
25.0%
Selective PR acceptance rate

External Acceptance Rate

Percentage of community pull requests successfully merged into main.

First-Timer Success
0.0%
No first-timer merges recorded in window

First PR Conversion

Rate at which developers submitting their first repository PR succeed.

Active Maintainers
1 core
Single maintainer review bottleneck
Diagnostic Health HUD
25.0%
Merge Gauge
0.0%
1st-Timer
Community Vibe37/100

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Active Good First Issues (0)

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Contributor Compatibility & Review Speed Analysis for FEniCS/ffcx

When evaluating whether to contribute to FEniCS/ffcx, response velocity and maintainer engagement are crucial. GetMerged continuously tracks pull request trajectories, first-comment latency, and code review rounds to help developers avoid submitting pull requests to backlogged repositories.

Currently, maintainers of FEniCS/ffcx acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 3 hours. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 25.0% were successfully merged into the primary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Contributing to FEniCS/ffcx

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Is FEniCS/ffcx welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

FEniCS/ffcx has a recorded first-timer success rate of 0.0%. Repositories ranked Solid typically provide actionable feedback during code reviews and actively nurture new community contributors.

02

How fast can I expect code review feedback on my pull request?

The initial maintainer response time averages ~3 hours. Keeping PRs scoped to single concerns and ensuring CI checks succeed will optimize review turnaround.

03

What does the 50.9 C-Rank™ score represent?

The C-Rank™ index scores repositories on a 0 to 100 scale using an objective formula: external PR merge rates, initial response speed, active maintainer count, and first-time contributor retention. A score of 50.9 places FEniCS/ffcx in the Solid tier.

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What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for FEniCS/ffcx?

The external pull request merge rate is 25.0%. GetMerged isolates non-core community contributions so external developers get an accurate benchmark of PR acceptance probability.

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Are there beginner Good First Issues open in FEniCS/ffcx?

FEniCS/ffcx does not have open beginner labels indexed currently, but external PRs for bugs and documentation improvements are evaluated via normal issue triage.

GetMerged C-Rank™ Indexing Standard

All metrics displayed for FEniCS/ffcx are automatically retrieved via the public GitHub API and recalculated daily. Insider pull requests submitted by repository owners or organization members are excluded from merge rate calculations to preserve objective external contributor statistics.