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The DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment) metrics have been a transformative framework for engineering organizations. Based on the pioneering research presented in Accelerate, these four key metrics—deployment frequency, lead time for changes, change failure rate, and mean time to recovery (MTTR)—offer a quantifiable glimpse into the performance and health of software delivery processes. They have become synonymous with DevOps excellence, helping teams understand and optimize their delivery pipelines. But here’s the truth: while DORA metrics are a fantastic starting point, they’re far from the full story. If you rely solely on DORA metrics to assess your team’s productivity and success, you’re missing critical nuances that make or break your organization’s engineering effectiveness. This article will explore why DORA metrics alone aren’t enough and what you should consider instead.

If you’re investigating developer portals, you may already see the need for one in your organization. The tough part is finding the solution that works best for your org. To help you get started, we’ll walk you through considerations for establishing your internal developer portal and how it can meet your needs across your development lifecycle.

A developer portal provides a central place for developers to discover, fix, and use services along with other resources.

The 2024 edition of the Google Cloud DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment) Report marks a decade of research into high-performing software delivery teams. Since its inception, the DORA report has provided unparalleled insights into what sets elite DevOps teams apart. In this post, we’ll dive into the latest findings, including the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), platform engineering, and organizational stability, and explore what these mean for engineering leaders driving digital transformation.

Improving developer experience can help companies increase productivity, retain staff, and reduce administrative burdens. We cover the essential metrics for developer experience, including how to measure and maximize them.

Looking for a tailored homepage for your team that focuses only on what matters most? The new Customizable Team Pages in OpsLevel allow you to bring data from your software ecosystem—and tool stack into one single pane of glass.

All the latest features and updates for OpsLevel released in April.

Announcing recommended service owners in OpsLevel.