slackapi/java-slack-sdk - Open Source PR Review Scorecard

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C-Rank Grade: B (Solid) - 54/100

External PR Merge Rate: 52%

Response Time: 2d

First Timer Success: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is slackapi/java-slack-sdk welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

slackapi/java-slack-sdk has a recorded first-timer success rate of 50.0%. 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 slackapi/java-slack-sdk respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 44.3 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.

What does the 53.8 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 53.8 places slackapi/java-slack-sdk in the B tier.

What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for slackapi/java-slack-sdk?

The external contributor pull request merge rate for slackapi/java-slack-sdk is 51.6%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.

Are there Good First Issues available in slackapi/java-slack-sdk?

slackapi/java-slack-sdk 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
7.7/10
Patience Score
8.0/10
Nitpick Rate
29%

Balanced & professional review environment in slackapi/java-slack-sdk. 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
51.6%
Moderate PR acceptance rate

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
6 core
Highly collaborative maintainer core
Diagnostic Health HUD
51.6%
Merge Gauge
50.0%
1st-Timer
Community Vibe36/100

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Active Good First Issues (1)

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This slack sdk uses Jetty 9.x which is wildly out of date and EOL. Jetty 12.1 is the current version; that would be best.

📅 Opened Mar 19, 2026💬 4 comments
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Contributor Compatibility & Review Speed Analysis for slackapi/java-slack-sdk

When evaluating whether to contribute to slackapi/java-slack-sdk, 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 slackapi/java-slack-sdk acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 1 days+. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 51.6% were successfully merged into the primary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Contributing to slackapi/java-slack-sdk

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Is slackapi/java-slack-sdk welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

slackapi/java-slack-sdk has a recorded first-timer success rate of 50.0%. Repositories ranked Solid 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 53.8 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 53.8 places slackapi/java-slack-sdk in the Solid tier.

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What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for slackapi/java-slack-sdk?

The external pull request merge rate is 51.6%. 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 slackapi/java-slack-sdk?

Yes, slackapi/java-slack-sdk 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 slackapi/java-slack-sdk 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.