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Usage metrics API adds pull request review stages

The GitHub Usage metrics API now includes a pull_request_review_times array for repository-level Copilot metrics. This addition provides granular data on the duration pull requests spend in specific review stages.

Verified State Diff

Comparison Mode:
- Previous State
The Usage metrics API provided repository-level Copilot usage data without granular breakdown of time spent in specific pull request review stages.
+ Verified New State
The Usage metrics API now includes a pull_request_review_times array on repos-1-day rows, detailing the duration of individual pull request review stages.

Impact & Verification Analysis

WHO IS AFFECTED

Enterprise administrators, organization owners, and DevOps engineers utilizing GitHub Copilot metrics.

WHY IT MATTERS

It enables data-driven optimization of software development lifecycles by identifying bottlenecks in the code review process, allowing teams to measure the impact of Copilot on review velocity.

Full Fact Overview

GitHub has updated its enterprise and organization-level Usage metrics API to expose deeper insights into the pull request lifecycle. By appending the pull_request_review_times array to the existing repos-1-day data rows, GitHub allows administrators to quantify the time efficiency of their code review processes. This data is specifically tied to Copilot-enabled repositories, enabling organizations to correlate AI-assisted development workflows with the velocity of their review cycles.

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