dotnet/docs - Open Source PR Review Scorecard

This repository contains .NET Documentation.

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

External PR Merge Rate: 8%

Response Time: 7h

First Timer Success: -

Frequently Asked Questions

Is dotnet/docs welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

dotnet/docs 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 dotnet/docs respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 6.7 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.

What does the 51.2 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 51.2 places dotnet/docs in the B tier.

What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for dotnet/docs?

The external contributor pull request merge rate for dotnet/docs is 8.3%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.

Are there Good First Issues available in dotnet/docs?

dotnet/docs 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

Empathetic Technical Mentor

Warmth Score
7.5/10
Patience Score
8.2/10
Nitpick Rate
20%

Collaborative maintainer environment in dotnet/docs. Reviews community pull requests with focus on project quality.

What Contributors Actually Say

Discussions in dotnet/docs 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

  • •Ensure code complies with the project coding style
  • •Keep PRs scoped to a single concern
  • •Include context and link to the related issue

Top PR Friction Pitfalls (Don'ts)

  • •Do not submit PRs without linking an issue
  • •Do not break existing tests without fixing them
  • •Do not mix unrelated refactors in a single PR
Response Velocity
6 hours
Standard maintainer review cycle

Average Response Latency

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

Merge Efficiency
8.3%
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
17 core
Highly collaborative maintainer core
Diagnostic Health HUD
8.3%
Merge Gauge
0.0%
1st-Timer
Community Vibe28/100

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Active Good First Issues (1)

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Type of issue Missing information Description You should have cd back to the fSharpSample directory before running the "dotnet sln add" commands after changing the two files. Some people like me wouldn't know to do that. I knew better. It is just a thought. Page URL https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/fsharp/get-started/get-started-command-line Content source URL https://github.com/dotnet/docs/blob/main/docs/fsharp/get-started/get-started-command-line.md Document Version Independent Id 3e9e6e89-7017-7a7c-faea-4c0e76cef442 Platform Id 559ff76d-8534-1d0d-d00f-8c91944ac6e6 Article author @BillWagner Metadata ID: 836d726d-1f95-51e7-c5c3-a7200adc5772 PlatformId: 559ff76d-8534-1d0d-d00f-8c91944ac6e6 Service: dotnet-fsharp Related Issues

📅 Opened Sep 22, 2026💬 2 comments
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Contributor Compatibility & Review Speed Analysis for dotnet/docs

When evaluating whether to contribute to dotnet/docs, 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 dotnet/docs acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 6 hours. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 8.3% were successfully merged into the primary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Contributing to dotnet/docs

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Is dotnet/docs welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

dotnet/docs 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.

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

The initial maintainer response time averages ~6 hours. Keeping PRs scoped to single concerns and ensuring CI checks succeed will optimize review turnaround.

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What does the 51.2 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 51.2 places dotnet/docs in the Solid tier.

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What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for dotnet/docs?

The external pull request merge rate is 8.3%. 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 dotnet/docs?

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

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All metrics displayed for dotnet/docs 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.