Measuring AI Coding Tools: Focus on Innovation Capacity, Not Developer Horsepower
rseroter · x · 2026-07-30
When organizations invest in AI coding tools, leadership often seeks clear ROI metrics. The author argues that instead of trying to calculate "Developer Horsepower" (how much human effort AI replaced), organizations should focus on whether AI has sustainably increased their capacity to deliver innovation.
The article recommends decoupling "what" to measure from "how" to measure it. Evaluating the overall increase in organizational innovation capacity provides a more defensible and actionable strategy than simply calculating replaced manual effort.
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