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SPACE framework, PRs per engineer, AI research | Brian Houck (Microsoft)

Engineering Enablement by Abi Noda

CHAPTER

Understanding Pull Request Throughput

This chapter examines the complexities of measuring developer activity, particularly focusing on pull request throughput as a crucial productivity metric. The discussion balances the benefits and challenges of using such metrics, emphasizing their role in assessing system health rather than individual performance. It also highlights the need for a nuanced approach to metrics that incorporates various indicators to maintain developer satisfaction and well-being.

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