How should developer performance be measured quantitatively?

Question

In an ideal world every developer&rsquo;s performance would be fairly measured in a quantifiable way. But are there any quantifiable metrics that actually correlate with actual value?What metrics do you look at when adjusting salaries, comparing teams and developers?

catchnear4321 · Accepted Answer

If you&rsquo;re trying to come up with purely quantitative metrics, I have a suspicion you&rsquo;ve been neglecting your own responsibilities, which are less quantifiable.Like 1:1s. That&rsquo;s an opportunity to check in well before any periodic adjustment cycle. Because it&rsquo;s more than numbers.If a manager needs a bunch of quantitative data at the start of a review cycle because they don&rsquo;t know how their employees are doing, it&rsquo;s the manager that needs an adjustment. Down. Or maybe out the door entirely.