chef/chef-server - Open Source PR Review Scorecard

Chef Infra Server is a hub for configuration data; storing cookbooks, node policies and metadata of managed nodes.

C-Rank Grade: A (Welcoming) - 57/100

External PR Merge Rate: 75%

Response Time: 2d

First Timer Success: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is chef/chef-server welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

chef/chef-server has a recorded first-timer success rate of 75.0%. Repositories ranked A 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 chef/chef-server respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 37.9 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.

What does the 57.4 C-Rank™ score (A 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 57.4 places chef/chef-server in the A tier.

What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for chef/chef-server?

The external contributor pull request merge rate for chef/chef-server is 75.0%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.

Are there Good First Issues available in chef/chef-server?

chef/chef-server 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

Strict Architecture Gatekeeper

Warmth Score
6.9/10
Patience Score
7.8/10
Nitpick Rate
30%

Strict review standards in chef/chef-server. Ensure PR scope matches issue requirements closely before requesting review.

What Contributors Actually Say

Discussions in chef/chef-server 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
  • Link the issue and include reproduction context in the PR

Top PR Friction Pitfalls (Don'ts)

  • Do not leave requested test coverage unresolved
  • Do not mix unrelated refactors with feature work
  • Do not open context-free PRs
Response Velocity
1 days+
Standard maintainer review cycle

Average Response Latency

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

Merge Efficiency
75.0%
Moderate PR acceptance rate

External Acceptance Rate

Percentage of community pull requests successfully merged into main.

First-Timer Success
75.0%
Strong first-timer PR acceptance rate

First PR Conversion

Rate at which developers submitting their first repository PR succeed.

Active Maintainers
3 core
Small core review team
Diagnostic Health HUD
75.0%
Merge Gauge
75.0%
1st-Timer
Community Vibe54/100

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Contributor Compatibility & Review Speed Analysis for chef/chef-server

When evaluating whether to contribute to chef/chef-server, 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 chef/chef-server acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 1 days+. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 75.0% were successfully merged into the primary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Contributing to chef/chef-server

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Is chef/chef-server welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

chef/chef-server has a recorded first-timer success rate of 75.0%. Repositories ranked Welcoming 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 ~1 days+. Keeping PRs scoped to single concerns and ensuring CI checks succeed will optimize review turnaround.

03

What does the 57.4 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 57.4 places chef/chef-server in the Welcoming tier.

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What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for chef/chef-server?

The external pull request merge rate is 75.0%. 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 chef/chef-server?

chef/chef-server 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 chef/chef-server 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.