Rework Metric

Definition

The Rework Metric is the percentage of code in a PR that is rewritten after feedback.

Why is This Metric Useful?

• High rework percentages can signal issues with initial code quality or unclear requirements.

How to Use it?

• Improve upfront code quality and communication during the development process.

Examples for Context

• Reducing rework decreased overall Cycle Time.

Data Sources

• Repository history, PR review comments.

Calculation

• (Lines modified after review / Total lines changed) × 100.

Tunable Configurations

• Definition of "rework" (e.g., based on review comments).

Benchmarking Guidance

• Rework should not exceed 10-15% of changes.

Error Margins and Limitations

• Hard to quantify intent behind rework without qualitative analysis.

Stakeholder Use Cases

• Reviewers: Provide actionable and specific feedback.
• Developers: Minimize corrections by ensuring high-quality initial submissions.