Contributor Diversification

Overview

The Contributors Diversification metric in the Project Health dashboard provides insights into the distribution of contributions from individuals and organizations over time. This metric helps you understand how your project's contributor base is evolving and identify trends in contribution patterns.

Individual Contributors Chart

The Individual Contributors chart displays the distribution of commits over time, broken down into three categories:

• Total Commits: The total number of commits made by all contributors.

• Top 21 Contributors: The top 21 contributors who have made the most commits.

• All Others: The remaining contributors who have made commits, but are not in the top 21.

The chart shows the total commits percentage on the right Y-axis and the total number of commits on the left Y-axis, with time on the X-axis.

Organization Chart

The Organization chart displays the distribution of commits over time, broken down into two categories:

• Top Organizations: The top organizations that have made the most commits.

• All Others: The remaining organizations that have made commits, but are not in the top organizations.

The chart shows the total commits percentage on the Y-axis and time on the X-axis.

Interpreting the Charts

By analyzing the charts, you can:

• Identify trends in contributor activity over time.

• Determine if the project's contributor base is becoming more or less diverse.

• Identify top contributors and organizations, and understand their contribution patterns.

Tips for Using the Contributor Diversification Metric

• Use the metric to track changes in contributor activity over time.

• Identify areas where the project may need more contributors or support.

• Use the metric to inform decisions about project governance and contributor management.