Lines of Code Are Back (and It's Worse Than Before)
birdculture Thursday, February 12, 2026
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The article argues that the focus on lines of code as a metric for measuring developer productivity is making a comeback, despite its flaws. It suggests that this misguided metric can lead to negative consequences, such as prioritizing quantity over quality and discouraging more thoughtful approaches to software development.
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