Code lines are making a comeback, and is artificial intelligence making the situation worse?

The article discusses the resurgence of the concept of 'lines of code' in evaluating programmer performance. The author notes that despite technological advances and the evolution of performance assessment methods, particularly in Agile teams, lines of code have again become a popular metric. It is observed that managers and companies often prefer simple measures instead of focusing on the actual value added by the code, such as quality or effectiveness. This article emphasizes that counting lines of code does not necessarily reflect a programmer's true skills or the value delivered by a team. The author calls for a more balanced approach to assessing programmers' work that should take into consideration a broader context and include various performance indicators.