Number of authors

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What it measures

Number of different authors who changed a file, unified by .mailmap.

How to read it

Height is the number of authors. Flat buildings were changed by only one or a few people.

Why it matters

Many authors spread the knowledge but can mean unclear responsibility. A single author is a contributor risk.

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