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GitHub's 2026 Data Shows Coding Agents Tripling Commits and PRs
New Octoverse numbers reveal merged pull requests hit 220 million per month and commits reached 7.38 billion, most of that growth in the second half of the year.
New Octoverse numbers reveal merged pull requests hit 220 million per month and commits reached 7.38 billion, most of that growth in the second half of the year. This is a story that demands your attention. The implications stretch across the industry and into the daily lives of millions of people who interact with AI systems.
The details are still emerging, but what is clear is that the landscape is shifting — and shifting fast. Continue reading →
