Is lines-of-code a valid metric post-AI?

Abi argues lines of code are noisy post-AI and prefers PR throughput or weighted 'true throughput' metrics.

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In this episode of Engineering Enablement, Jesse Adametz joins Abi Noda, this time to host.

Together, they explore how AI is showing up across the SDLC, not just in code generation, and how it is shifting bottlenecks across the development process. They unpack what “AI readiness” actually means in practice, and why it often comes down to developer experience fundamentals like documentation, environments, and feedback loops.

They also discuss why enablement matters more than tool choice, how teams are thinking about measuring ROI, and what changes as background agents become more common. Finally, they explore how the role of the engineer may evolve, the open questions teams are still grappling with, and the challenges of non-engineers contributing to codebases.

Where to find Jesse Adametz:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseadametz

• X: https://x.com/jesseadametz

• Website: https://www.jesseadametz.com/

Where to find Abi Noda:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abinoda

In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) Intro

(02:12) Where AI is showing up across the SDLC

(05:53) AI readiness and its link to developer experience

(08:23) Why enablement, education, and experimentation matter more than tool choice

(13:05) The case for a dedicated enablement team