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PR Cycle Time Breakdown

Lead Time is split into four sequential phases. Each phase reveals a different bottleneck. The proportional bar on the repo overview page shows how much of total lead time each phase consumes.

PhaseStart → EndWhat a long value means
Time to OpenOldest commit on the branch → PR createdDevelopers are sitting on local branches too long before opening a PR. Encourages smaller, more frequent PRs.
Pickup TimePR created → first review comment or approvalReviewers are slow to start. May indicate too many concurrent open PRs, unclear ownership, or team capacity issues.
Review TimeFirst review → PR approvedReviews require many back-and-forth cycles. May indicate large/complex PRs, unclear requirements, or strict standards.
Merge TimePR approved → mergedCI is slow, there is a merge queue backlog, or developers do not merge promptly after approval.
The stacked bar on the Repo Overview page colours each phase proportionally. Hover any segment to see its raw duration and percentage of total lead time.
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