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GitHub’s Octoverse: TypeScript, Copilot, and Open Source Struggles

Nov 13, 2025
The hosts discuss the latest GitHub Octoverse report and the rise of TypeScript as the top programming language. They explore how Copilot impacts code quality and contributor burnout, alongside a concerning drop in code review comments. The conversation delves into the need for corporate support in open source projects, emerging AI vulnerabilities, and the growing importance of local AI models like Ollama. They also address the potential for AI to streamline development tasks but warn of the governance gaps in open source.
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INSIGHT

AI Is Now Core To Developer Workflows

  • AI has become core to developer workflows, with Copilot used by 80% of new devs in their first week.
  • AI-related repos and AI-authored PRs surged, signaling AI shaping how code is produced and shipped.
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TypeScript's Rise Fueled By AI And Framework Defaults

  • TypeScript overtook other languages as GitHub's top language, driven by frameworks and AI workflows.
  • Strong typing helps AI generate and validate code more reliably than loose-typed targets.
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Code Review Decline Signals Review Burnout

  • Code review comments dropped ~27%, likely from reviewer burnout and PR volume rather than uniformly better AI PR quality.
  • That decline risks lowering overall code quality and shifting review burden onto maintainers.
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