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Software metric used to measure the size of a computer program

Source lines of code (SLOC), also known as lines of code (LOC), is a software metric used to measure the size of a computer program by counting the number of lines in the text of the program's source code. SLOC is typically used to predict the amount of effort that will be required to develop a program, as well as to estimate programming productivity or maintainability once the software is produced. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Source lines of codeA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: C++ Source Code Verification PipelineInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: BibleThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Software Function, Source Lines of Code, and Development Effort Prediction: A Software Science ValidationCited 958 times
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  1. Measurement methods
  2. Origins
  3. Usage of SLOC measures
  4. Utility

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