zalando/postgres-operator - Open Source PR Review Scorecard

Postgres operator creates and manages PostgreSQL clusters running in Kubernetes

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

External PR Merge Rate: 71%

Response Time: 4h

First Timer Success: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is zalando/postgres-operator welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

zalando/postgres-operator has a recorded first-timer success rate of 66.7%. 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 zalando/postgres-operator respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 3.8 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.

What does the 57.7 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 57.7 places zalando/postgres-operator in the A tier.

What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for zalando/postgres-operator?

The external contributor pull request merge rate for zalando/postgres-operator is 70.9%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.

Are there Good First Issues available in zalando/postgres-operator?

zalando/postgres-operator currently has 3 active issue(s) tagged with beginner-friendly labels like "good first issue", "beginner", or "up-for-grabs".

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Postgres operator creates and manages PostgreSQL clusters running in Kubernetes

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3 hours
Standard maintainer review cycle

Average Response Latency

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Merge Efficiency
70.9%
Moderate PR acceptance rate

External Acceptance Rate

Percentage of community pull requests successfully merged into main.

First-Timer Success
66.7%
Strong first-timer PR acceptance rate

First PR Conversion

Rate at which developers submitting their first repository PR succeed.

Active Maintainers
42 core
Highly collaborative maintainer core
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70.9%
Merge Gauge
66.7%
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Community Vibe75/100

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Contributor Compatibility & Review Speed Analysis for zalando/postgres-operator

When evaluating whether to contribute to zalando/postgres-operator, 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 zalando/postgres-operator acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 3 hours. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 70.9% were successfully merged into the primary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Contributing to zalando/postgres-operator

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Is zalando/postgres-operator welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

zalando/postgres-operator has a recorded first-timer success rate of 66.7%. 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 ~3 hours. Keeping PRs scoped to single concerns and ensuring CI checks succeed will optimize review turnaround.

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What does the 57.7 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 57.7 places zalando/postgres-operator in the Welcoming tier.

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What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for zalando/postgres-operator?

The external pull request merge rate is 70.9%. 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 zalando/postgres-operator?

Yes, zalando/postgres-operator currently has 3 active issue(s) tagged with beginner-friendly labels. You can inspect these directly from the repository issues tab.

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