Code Triaging

Definitions

1. The process of sorting, classifying, and prioritizing incoming code-related work such as bugs, pull requests, failing tests, or refactor requests so maintainers can respond effectively. In open source, triaging is a major part of keeping contributor flow manageable.

   In plain English: Sorting and prioritizing code-related work so a project can handle it sensibly.

   Example: "The maintainers spend more time code triaging than writing new features at this point."

Related Terms

• Backport
• Downstream Fork
• Feature Request
• First Good Issue
• Good First Issue
• Issue Triage
• Upstream Contribution
• Upstream First
• Versioning Strategy
• Bug Report