Code Churn
What Is Code Churn?
Code Churn measures how much code is rewritten, reworked, or removed after it was initially added.
Why Code Churn Matters
High code churn can indicate:
- unclear requirements,
- rework and instability,
- review issues,
- waste in engineering effort.
How Oobeya Uses Code Churn
In Oobeya, code churn helps teams identify unstable work patterns and hidden delivery inefficiencies. It becomes even more useful when read alongside Cycle Time, Code Review, and Workflow Bottleneck.
