The Pull Request Aging page in SourceTraq offers a comprehensive snapshot of all open pull requests (PRs) across various repositories integrated with the tool. This feature is essential for teams to monitor their code contributions' health and efficiency, ensuring timely reviews and actions on long-standing PRs. By analyzing the aging of PRs, teams can better manage their workflow, identify bottlenecks, and enhance responsiveness.

At the top of the Pull Request Aging page, users will find key summary metrics that provide instant insight into the state of their open PRs:

• Average Age: This metric indicates the overall average duration that open PRs have been active. A lower average age suggests that PRs are being processed more promptly, reflecting a healthy review process.
• Max Age: This value represents the maximum age of any currently open PR. It highlights the oldest PR still awaiting review, enabling teams to identify and address potential bottlenecks in their workflow.
• Total Count: This indicates the total number of open PRs at any given time. It provides a quick overview of ongoing contributions, helping teams gauge workload and adjust resource allocations as necessary.
• Contributors: This metric counts the number of unique contributors involved in open PRs. It reflects team engagement levels and can be a good indicator of collaboration and participation throughout the project.

Complementing the summary metrics, the Aging Chart offers a visual representation of the aging of open pull requests. Each bar in this chart corresponds to different PRs, color-coded to indicate their relative age:

• Red Bars: Represent the oldest PRs, which require immediate attention from the team as they have been open the longest and may hinder progress.
• Yellow Bars: Indicate PRs that are in the transitional phase—neither too old nor too fresh. These should still be monitored for prompt reviews.
• Green Bars: Symbolize the youngest PRs, which are newer to the review process. While they may not need immediate action, ongoing monitoring is essential for future engagement.

This dynamic range of bar colors allows teams to track PR ages in real-time, helping them visualize where their focus should be to maintain an efficient development process.

Below the chart, a detailed table displays important information for each open PR. This table is crucial for providing insights into individual pull requests and is structured with the following columns:

• PR Id: A unique identifier for each pull request, which is essential for tracking and referencing in discussions and documentation.
• Title: The title of the PR summarizing the proposed changes, allowing team members to understand the scope quickly.
• Created: The date the PR was originally created, fundamental for assessing how long it has been awaiting review.
• Age: This indicates the total number of days the PR has been open, highlighting how long it has been pending a response.
• Lag: The time taken for the contributor to submit the PR after the first commit. A negative lag shows that the PR was created before any commits, which could indicate proactive planning.
• Approval Lag: This metric represents the duration from when the PR was created to when it received its first approval. It helps assess the efficiency of the review process.
• Reviewers: The number of reviewers assigned to the PR, showcasing the collaboration involved in reviewing the proposed changes.
• Approvals: This indicates how many reviewers have approved the PR, reflecting the consensus on the proposed changes.
• Comments: This counts the total comments made on the PR, including feedback and discussions among team members, which demonstrates engagement levels.
• Activity Lag: This reveals the time it took for any activity (comments or reviews) to occur after the PR was created, helping identify engagement responsiveness.

Users can click on any row in the detailed PR table to access advanced analytics for the selected pull request. This feature allows for a deeper understanding of individual PR performance and facilitates targeted actions based on comprehensive data.

The Pull Request Aging page within SourceTraq serves as a vital tool for managing open pull requests efficiently. By providing both high-level summary metrics and detailed data for each PR, users can swiftly identify bottlenecks, assess engagement levels, and optimize their workflow. Analyzing these insights empowers teams to proactively manage their code review processes, improving overall project outcomes.