Question 1

How to set up Reaper with GHTorrent step by step?

Accepted Answer

Load a GHTorrent dump into MySQL, install Python dependencies via pip, and configure datasource settings in config.json with database credentials. The README provides guidance under 'datasource' but lacks detailed troubleshooting.

Question 2

Reaper vs CodeClimate for GitHub repo quality analysis?

Accepted Answer

Reaper uses GHTorrent metadata and plugin extensibility for custom scoring, while CodeClimate offers cloud-based, out-of-the-box code quality metrics. Reaper is better for research or tailored assessments, but requires more setup.

Question 3

Can Reaper score private GitHub repositories effectively?

Accepted Answer

Reaper primarily relies on public GHTorrent data, so private repo support is limited; while GitHub OAuth tokens can be added for rate limiting, the README doesn't specify full functionality for private analysis.

Question 4

How to add a new attribute plugin in Reaper?

Accepted Answer

Create a directory under attributes/ with a main.py file implementing the run function, and add an entry in config.json with name, dependencies, and weight. The README's 'Attribute Development' section provides a template.

Question 5

What does the Reaper score actually measure in practice?

Accepted Answer

It measures engineering attributes like architecture, documentation, and testing based on GHTorrent metadata and source analysis, but the score is subjective to configured weights and may not capture all quality aspects.

Question 6

Is Reaper good for integrating into a CI/CD pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Due to batch processing and external database dependencies, integrating Reaper into CI/CD is challenging; it's better suited for periodic assessments rather than real-time quality gates.

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