Collaborative Throughput

Collaborative Throughput represents the total number of lines that are affected in commits that the contributor participated in but is not the main author. The way this is calculated can be adjusted in the Settings page.

How to Use It?

  • Enhance Team Collaboration: Use Collaborative Throughput to gauge and enhance the level of cooperation within the team. High values typically indicate robust teamwork and effective collaborative efforts.
  • Identify Key Contributors: Use Collaborative Throughput to acknowledge and celebrate team members who frequently assist others, reinforcing their essential role in supporting team objectives and nurturing a collaborative environment.
  • Balance Workload: Monitor Collaborative Throughput to ensure that collaborative efforts are equitably shared among team members, reducing the risk of over-reliance on particular individuals.

Strategic Implementation of Collaborative Throughput:

  • Promote Knowledge Sharing: Encourage activities that boost Collaborative Throughput, such as pair programming or group code reviews, which facilitate knowledge transfer and elevate code quality.
  • Optimize Team Dynamics: Apply insights from the metric to fine-tune team dynamics, making sure that all members are actively engaged and contributing to collective goals.
  • Cultural Enhancement: Foster a culture that values collective success and shared responsibility, highlighted by collaborative contributions to the codebase.

Considerations for Implementation:

  • Comprehensive Approach: Integrate Collaborative Throughput with other performance metrics to provide a holistic view of team performance and individual engagement.
  • Cultural Fit: Implement this metric in a manner that complements the team’s culture, avoiding any perception of undue scrutiny or competition.
  • Feedback and Adjustment: Regularly revisit and refine the use of Collaborative Throughput based on ongoing team feedback and project developments to maintain its relevance and effectiveness.