Input Data

The input data for Value Metrics is the output of Skill Metrics and Response Metrics. Table 6-1 lists the specific metrics that are used for Value Metrics. For details on these metrics, including the data required for each and the formula to calculate them, please refer to the appropriate chapter and section.

Table 6-1. Input data for Value Metrics

MetricChapterDescription
UtilitySkill MetricsMeasures how many assigned tasks each coder completes
PowerSkill MetricsMeasures the average complexity of the tasks that a coder completes
TemperatureSkill MetricsMeasures how “hot” or “cold” a coder is at any given time
O-ImpactSkill Metrics“Offensive Impact” that summarizes the contributions of a coder in moving projects along
SavesSkill MetricsMeasures how often a coder helps fix urgent production issues
TacklesSkill MetricsMeasures how many potential issues or opportunities a coder handles proactively
RangeSkill MetricsMeasures how many areas of software a coder works on
D-ImpactSkill Metrics“Defensive Impact” that summarizes the contributions of a coder in helping to avoid large problems
TurnoversSkill MetricsMeasures the magnitude of assigned tasks that a coder fails to complete
ErrorsSkill MetricsMeasures the magnitude of production issues found related to areas that a coder is responsible for
WinsResponse MetricsMeasures the number of active users added
LossesResponse MetricsMeasures the number of active users lost
AccelerationResponse MetricsMeasures the ratio of user benefits delivered ...

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