How many lines of code should developer write per day [closed]

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On average, how many lines of code should a developer write per day?

I want to know how to answer this question.

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LoC is not an accurate way to describe productivity. It doesn't take into account how much work has been done, just how much your codebase has bloated. http://www.folklore.org/StoryView.py?project=Macintosh&story=Negative_2000_Lines_Of_Code.txt

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Some days you'll net none, other days you may net a few hundred. Depends heavily on the project, and the people involved.

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As many as he or she should.

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That depends on so many factors it's impossible to give a general answer. Plus, how do you define "should"? Lines of code are also a poor measure of progress anyways...