PR Time To Merge
What Is PR Time To Merge?
PR Time To Merge measures how long it takes for a pull request to move from opening to merge.
Why PR Time To Merge Matters
It helps teams understand:
- review efficiency,
- approval delays,
- handoff friction,
- how quickly code moves through delivery workflows.
How Oobeya Uses PR Time To Merge
In Oobeya, PR time to merge is a practical workflow metric that helps explain slow delivery even when coding throughput looks healthy. It is often one of the clearest indicators of review-stage bottlenecks.
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