McKinsey has devised a methodology they claim can measure software developer productivity. But that measurement comes at a high price – and we offer a more sensible approach. In this two-part article, we seek to arm engineering leaders with perspectives to the question: Can you measure developer productivity? It’s the sum of our viewpoints, professional experiences.
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1. A mental model of the software engineering cycle2. Where does the need for measuring productivity come from?3. Why can sales and recruitment measure productivity so accurately?4. Measurement tradeoffs in software engineeringTakeaways2 Comments
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