How to Contribute to bazel-contrib/rules_python
A practical guide backed by bazel-contrib/rules_python's real pull-request history - not guesswork.
11%
PR merge rate
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First review
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First-timer success
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Your game plan
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Pick a starter issue
bazel-contrib/rules_python currently labels 7 open issues as "good first issue". Start there - maintainers expect newcomers on those.
2
Time your pull request
Median first review lands within no recent data. Open your PR when maintainers are active rather than right before a weekend.
3
Keep it small and focused
Outside PRs to this repo are merged at a 11% rate. Small, well-described PRs that pass CI consistently outperform large ones.
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Engage with review feedback
5 active maintainers review contributions here. Respond to comments promptly - responsiveness is the strongest predictor of getting merged.
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