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

In this episode of PodRocket, Jack and Paige dive into the latest GitHub Octoverse report, covering trends like shipping faster with AI, the dominance of TypeScript as the top language, the rise of AI-generated pull requests, and the concerning drop in code review comments. They unpack the growing role of Copilot, the tension between OSS contributions and burnout, and the surge in AI infrastructure projects like Ollama. The discussion also touches on open source governance, the docs gap, prompt injection risks, and whether AI-powered browsers can succeed beyond the dev crowd. Links Resources Octoverse: A new developer joins GitHub every second as AI leads TypeScript to #1: https://github.blog/news-insights/octoverse/octoverse-a-new-developer-joins-github-every-second-as-ai-leads-typescript-to-1 We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com (mailto:elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Check out our newsletter (https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/)! https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/ Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we’ll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Chapters 01:15 – What is GitHub’s Octoverse Report? 02:15 – Shipping Faster with AI 03:45 – Copilot’s Impact on Code Quality 05:15 – TypeScript Takes the Lead 06:30 – Concerns About AI PR Volume 07:45 – Decline in Code Reviews 09:15 – OSS Maintenance Crisis 11:00 – GitHub Copilot and Funding OSS 12:30 – Where AI Actually Helps Devs 14:00 – Small Models and Running Locally 16:00 – TypeScript vs Python: Stack Implications 18:30 – Language Trends and AI Consolidation 21:00 – Framework and Stack Fragility in AI Era 24:00 – Docs Gap in OSS Projects 26:30 – Open Source Governance and Security Gaps 30:00 – AI Infrastructure Projects Leading GitHub 33:00 – Will AI Browsers Catch On? 35:00 – Prompt Injection and Security Risks 37:00 – Opportunity in OSS Documentation 39:30 – Final Thoughts and Hot Takes Special Guest: Jack Herrington.