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code churn (Code churn is a software development metric that measures the amount of code rewritten within three weeks of its first merge. Code churn is quantified as a percentage based on the number of source lines of code in the first merge request, which delivers the functionality outlined in the user story or feature request. By tracking code churn over time, software development teams can evaluate their development process and pinpoint anti-patterns. This metric can spotlight areas, such as specific files, classes or methods that undergo excessive changes. Code churn isn't inherently problematic. Achieving zero code churn is practically unattainable, regardless of the expertise of the development team or the clarity of the customer's requirements. A modest amount of rework is both healthy and anticipated. However, when code churn exceeds twenty percent, it becomes a cause for concern. Through code churn analysis, product owners, solution architects, tech leads, and software developers can make well-informed decisions to enhance code quality and maintainability.  linearb.io Alex_Odeychuk) |
