Category: Dora Metrics
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Understanding Change Failure Rate
When it comes to software development, understanding metrics is crucial for ensuring high-quality and efficient deliveries. Among the key DORA metrics is the Change Failure Rate (CFR), which plays a vital role in measuring the impact of changes on the system. But what exactly does this metric evaluate, and how can we use it to optimize…
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What is Mean Time to Recover (MTTR) in DORA Metrics?
When talking about performance and efficiency in software engineering, some metrics are essential. One of the most important is Mean Time to Recover (MTTR). In the context of DORA Metrics, MTTR provides valuable insights into a team’s resilience and recovery capability. In this article, we’ll help you understand a bit more about this metric. What…
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How to measure DORA Metrics
DORA Metrics — Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Changes, Change Failure Rate, and Mean Time to Recovery — to get a clear picture of how your engineering team is really performing. Created by the DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) team, now part of Google Cloud, these four metrics are used by companies of all sizes…
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DORA Metrics: mistakes to watch out for and how to fix them
If you’re just starting to implement DORA metrics, congrats! These metrics are powerful tools for improving your engineering team’s performance and efficiency. However, many people make common mistakes during the process that can undermine the full potential these metrics offer. In this post, we’re going to cover the main mistakes people make when adopting DORA…
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How to Measure Deployment Frequency
Have you ever wondered how often your dev team deploys code to production? The answer to that question is called deployment frequency, and it’s one of the key indicators of efficiency. High deployment frequency usually means your team is agile and able to deliver continuous value to users. But what exactly is deployment frequency, and…
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DORA Accelerate State of DevOps 2024: Key Takeaways
The 2024 DORA Accelerate State of DevOps Report is packed with insights that can reshape how tech teams work. This year, the spotlight was on the impact of AI and the changes it has brought to software engineering. I’ll give you an overview of the key points so you can decide if it’s worth diving…
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DORA Metrics for Engineering Teams
If you lead an engineering team, chances are you’ve heard about DORA Metrics. But let’s be honest: most companies use them the wrong way. They build nice-looking dashboards full of numbers that don’t really change anything in day-to-day work. DORA Metrics — Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Changes, Change Failure Rate, and Mean Time to…
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DORA Metrics: Understanding Their Key Indicators
If you want to take your engineering team to the next level, you need to measure what really matters. Shipping fast without sacrificing quality is one of the biggest challenges for tech leadership. That’s where DORA Metrics come in. They give you a clear picture of how your team is performing and where there’s room…