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Code Reviewer metrics and KPIs

What are Code Reviewer metrics?

Finding the right Code Reviewer metrics can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

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Examples of Code Reviewer metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Backend Code Quality

  • 1. Code Review Rounds

    Number of review rounds required before code approval

    What good looks like for this metric: 1-2 rounds

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Organise code review workshops
    • Implement a coding standards guide
    • Assign senior developers as mentors
    • Use static code analysis tools
    • Establish a consistent review checklist

  • 2. Code Coverage

    Percentage of code covered by automated tests

    What good looks like for this metric: Above 80%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Increase unit and integration tests
    • Regularly update test cases
    • Utilise code coverage tools
    • Prioritise critical code paths
    • Automate test execution

  • 3. Defect Density

    Number of defects per thousand lines of code

    What good looks like for this metric: Less than 1 defect per KLOC

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Conduct regular code audits
    • Adopt pair programming
    • Implement a bug triage system
    • Encourage post-deployment analysis
    • Provide regular feedback to developers

  • 4. Number of Code Commits

    Frequency of commits made by developers

    What good looks like for this metric: Multiple small commits per day

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Encourage daily code submissions
    • Streamline the commit process
    • Divide tasks into smaller units
    • Utilise version control best practices
    • Promote a collaborative environment

  • 5. Code Complexity

    Measurement of code's structural complexity

    What good looks like for this metric: Cyclomatic complexity less than 10

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Refactor overly complex methods
    • Adopt design patterns
    • Review complexity scores regularly
    • Simplify code logic
    • Use tools to measure complexity
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Tracking your Code Reviewer metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

OKRs are a great way to translate strategies into measurable goals. Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the OKR framework:

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