Done Branches Metric

Definition

The Done Branches Metric is the total number of branches that were merged within a given period, where the contributor had contributed to the branch at any point in time.

Why is This Metric Useful?

• This metric indicates the closure rate of development tasks and provides insights into the completion of work, reflecting how efficiently branches are finalized.

How to Use it?

• Track branch closures to monitor progress during a sprint or milestone.
• Identify contributors' impact by analyzing branches they contributed to that have been merged.

Examples for Context

• A high rate of branch closures during a sprint signals steady progress toward completion.
• Tracking merged branches helps ensure developers’ contributions are being finalized.

Calculation

• Done Branches = Total number of branches merged where the contributor made any contribution.