Recording metrics
Metrics are a way to record information. It allows the analysis and improvement of a process by measuring statistics, based upon particular defined criteria. Most often, these are time based. One of the most common metrics is how long it takes to complete a task-from when the record was created to the moment the Active flag became false. The duration can then be averaged out and compared over time, helping answer questions such as "Are we getting quicker at completing tasks?"
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Metrics provide a great alternative to creating lots of extra fields and Business Rules on a table. Of course, these can do calculations too, but what's the point in creating lots of code and fields that clutter up the table when you have a pre-built system ...
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