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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.
The real value of an internal developer portal (IDP) can be identified in terms of efficiency, standardization, and developer experience. Our customers share their insights.
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.
As planning season kicks off, Platform Engineers are faced with the challenge of justifying budget for new tools. Securing buy-in for these investments can be difficult, but the right tools are essential for scaling development, reducing bottlenecks, and increasing efficiency. This article explores how Platform Engineers can build a compelling, data-driven case for tooling investments that align with organizational goals and enhance developer productivity.
As the landscape of internal developer portals (IDPs) grows, many engineering teams are turning to platforms like OpsLevel and Cortex to manage services, enforce standards, and improve developer productivity. While Cortex presents itself as a robust solution for managing service catalogs and enforcing standards, its complexity, high costs, and manual processes often leave organizations searching for a better alternative. In this article, we’ll compare OpsLevel against Cortex, highlighting why OpsLevel’s automated, flexible approach outperforms Cortex in critical areas like software catalog creation, standards enforcement, and developer productivity.
There’s been a notable uptick in engineering teams' adoption of Internal Developer Portals (IDPs) to streamline developer workflows, manage services, and enforce software standards. Two popular options, Cortex and Backstage, offer intriguing approaches to solving these challenges. But as many teams discover, the complexity and limitations of these platforms can outweigh their benefits, especially when scalability, flexibility, and speed are priorities. That’s where OpsLevel comes in. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of Cortex and Backstage, and explain why OpsLevel is the best alternative for engineering teams that want to move quickly, maintain high standards, and minimize operational overhead.
In the rapidly evolving space of internal developer portals (IDPs), two platforms often stand out for their customizability and community support: Port and Backstage. Both offer the promise of creating a tailored internal developer experience, but the path to getting there is fraught with challenges—high setup costs, long implementation times, and excessive complexity. For engineering teams seeking fast, reliable solutions, these platforms may fall short. In this article, we’ll compare Port and Backstage, exploring their pros and cons, and highlighting why OpsLevel offers a more scalable and efficient alternative for organizations looking to improve developer autonomy and streamline service management.
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.
Microservices are great. They help you grow and scale your engineering organization by providing better isolation and independence to your engineering teams. But they come with a sinister cost: a sharp increase in complexity.