Codermetrics

Contribution Metrics

The Contribution Metrics define summary measurements that indicate to what degree coders are responsible for team results. Like any other summary, the downside of these metrics is that they might obscure meaningful details. The upside of summary metrics, on the other hand, is that they can help you spot patterns that might not be as apparent when looking at all the details.

Obviously, not everyone will have the same level of contribution. A successful team will have coders at many different levels (and an unsuccessful team will, too). I believe it’s useful, however, for everyone to understand the level of contribution they’ve made, and how their own activity translates directly to team results. These metrics help show that. They don’t tell you whether the team actually did well or poorly, but they do highlight the relative strengths of the team members.