How Misguided Metrics Undermine Software Development Success
The article discusses how relying on misguided software development metrics can lead to poor decision-making and project failures. Metrics like lines of code or velocity can create false impressions of productivity and hinder team performance. Instead, it advocates for focusing on more meaningful, context-driven metrics that align with business goals, such as customer satisfaction and feature quality. Effective use of metrics requires aligning them with the actual objectives of the project.