pytorch/ao - Open Source PR Review Scorecard

PyTorch native quantization for training and inference

C-Rank Grade: A (Welcoming) - 56/100

External PR Merge Rate: 45%

Response Time: 1d

First Timer Success: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pytorch/ao welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

pytorch/ao has a recorded first-timer success rate of 28.8%. 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 pytorch/ao respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 25.4 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.

What does the 56.2 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 56.2 places pytorch/ao in the A tier.

What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for pytorch/ao?

The external contributor pull request merge rate for pytorch/ao is 44.6%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.

Are there Good First Issues available in pytorch/ao?

pytorch/ao 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
8.0/10
Patience Score
8.2/10
Nitpick Rate
24%

Balanced & professional review environment in pytorch/ao. 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
1 days+
Standard maintainer review cycle

Average Response Latency

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

Merge Efficiency
44.6%
Moderate PR acceptance rate

External Acceptance Rate

Percentage of community pull requests successfully merged into main.

First-Timer Success
28.8%
Accepts new contributor PRs

First PR Conversion

Rate at which developers submitting their first repository PR succeed.

Active Maintainers
63 core
Highly collaborative maintainer core
Diagnostic Health HUD
44.6%
Merge Gauge
28.8%
1st-Timer
Community Vibe37/100

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Active Good First Issues (1)

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in docs/ make html /data/users/jerryzh/ao/docs/source/api_reference/api_ref_float8.rst:10: WARNING: Title underline too short. Main float8 training APIs ---------------------- /data/users/jerryzh/ao/docs/source/api_reference/api_ref_qat.rst:10: ERROR: Unknown target name: "quantize". /data/users/jerryzh/ao/docs/source/api_reference/api_ref_quantization.rst:5: WARNING: duplicate label api_quantization, other instance in /data/users/jerryzh/ao/docs/source/api_reference/api_ref_float8.rst /data/users/jerryzh/ao/docs/source/api_reference/api_ref_utils.rst:31: ERROR: Unknown target name: "torchao.quantization.quantize". /data/users/jerryzh/ao/docs/source/api_reference/api_ref_utils.rst:36: ERROR: Unknown target name: "quantize". /home/jerryzh/.conda/envs/vllm/lib/python3.12/site-packages/torchao/quantization/quant_api.py:docstring of torchao.quantization.quant_api.FqnToConfig:5: ERROR: Unexpected indentation. /home/jerryzh/.conda/envs/vllm/lib/python3.12/site-packages/torchao/quantization/

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Contributor Compatibility & Review Speed Analysis for pytorch/ao

When evaluating whether to contribute to pytorch/ao, 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 pytorch/ao acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 1 days+. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 44.6% were successfully merged into the primary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Contributing to pytorch/ao

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Is pytorch/ao welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

pytorch/ao has a recorded first-timer success rate of 28.8%. Repositories ranked Welcoming 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 ~1 days+. Keeping PRs scoped to single concerns and ensuring CI checks succeed will optimize review turnaround.

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What does the 56.2 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 56.2 places pytorch/ao in the Welcoming tier.

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What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for pytorch/ao?

The external pull request merge rate is 44.6%. 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 pytorch/ao?

Yes, pytorch/ao 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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