Worst Software Metrics
Actually, LOC isn&#x27;t that bad. 
Studies have shown<p><pre><code>    - that complexity metrics are highly correlated with LOC.
    - people can produce &amp; maintain software at about 10 LOC&#x2F;h. This seems to be a constant of the mind. 
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It means you&#x27;re better off doing 10 lines of python than 10 lines of ASM as the 10 lines of python will do a lot more.<p>Both facts are discussed at length in &quot;Making Software&quot; (Oram, Wilson)