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same as the other response I specifically linked the change frequency to impact

tldr:

impact (feature $value * users using it) / change rate (frequency * volume)

no need for long replies ;)




You just refactored a piece of company software, severely reducing tech debt. Or made an in-house framework that made the others' work easier. Or mentored another engineer. By that formula you should be fired immediately.




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