dart-lang/shelf - Open Source PR Review Scorecard

Web server middleware for Dart

C-Rank Grade: A (Welcoming) - 58/100

External PR Merge Rate: 79%

Response Time: 8h

First Timer Success: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is dart-lang/shelf welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

dart-lang/shelf has a recorded first-timer success rate of 50.0%. 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 dart-lang/shelf respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 7.7 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.

What does the 58.1 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 58.1 places dart-lang/shelf in the A tier.

What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for dart-lang/shelf?

The external contributor pull request merge rate for dart-lang/shelf is 79.2%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.

Are there Good First Issues available in dart-lang/shelf?

dart-lang/shelf currently has 1 active issue(s) tagged with beginner-friendly labels like "good first issue", "beginner", or "up-for-grabs".

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Review Persona

Constructive Code Reviewer

Warmth Score
8.2/10
Patience Score
8.4/10
Nitpick Rate
22%

Balanced & professional review environment in dart-lang/shelf. Maintains strict focus on technical quality and test standards.

Top PR Submission Do's

  • Add unit tests with >80% coverage for modified code paths
  • Run repository linter and code formatters locally before pushing
  • Link relevant GitHub issue ID in PR description pre-flight checklist

Top PR Friction Pitfalls (Don'ts)

  • Do not submit unlinked PRs without referencing an existing issue
  • Do not mix refactoring and feature logic into a single commit
  • Do not ping maintainers repeatedly within 24 hours of opening
Response Velocity
7 hours
Standard maintainer review cycle

Average Response Latency

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

Merge Efficiency
79.2%
High acceptance rate for external PRs

External Acceptance Rate

Percentage of community pull requests successfully merged into main.

First-Timer Success
50.0%
Accepts new contributor PRs

First PR Conversion

Rate at which developers submitting their first repository PR succeed.

Active Maintainers
3 core
Small core review team
Diagnostic Health HUD
79.2%
Merge Gauge
50.0%
1st-Timer
Community Vibe71/100

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Active Good First Issues (1)

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We don't need it and it's not maintained by the dart team. I technically maintain http_methods, but let's avoid dependencies outside what is maintained by the dart team. This would also allow us to use shelf_router in the Dart SDK.

📅 Opened Mar 19, 2026💬 0 comments
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Contributor Compatibility & Review Speed Analysis for dart-lang/shelf

When evaluating whether to contribute to dart-lang/shelf, 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 dart-lang/shelf acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 7 hours. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 79.2% were successfully merged into the primary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Contributing to dart-lang/shelf

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Is dart-lang/shelf welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

dart-lang/shelf has a recorded first-timer success rate of 50.0%. 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 ~7 hours. Keeping PRs scoped to single concerns and ensuring CI checks succeed will optimize review turnaround.

03

What does the 58.1 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 58.1 places dart-lang/shelf in the Welcoming tier.

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What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for dart-lang/shelf?

The external pull request merge rate is 79.2%. 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 dart-lang/shelf?

Yes, dart-lang/shelf currently has 1 active issue(s) tagged with beginner-friendly labels. You can inspect these directly from the repository issues tab.

GetMerged C-Rank™ Indexing Standard

All metrics displayed for dart-lang/shelf 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.