importantSYS.SOURCE: LWN.net• 2026-10-17T17:14:12Z

Linux Kernel 7.2 Development Statistics and Contributor Analysis

#kernel development #code commits #developer growth

The Linux kernel 7.2 release saw 16,418 non-merge commits from 2,652 developers, marking it as the second-busiest kernel release in history. The development cycle featured a record number of first-time contributors and highlighted trends in code review practices and employer participation.

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