Reporting

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 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.

In this post, we’ll go through things to consider when you’re trying to scale microservices and how one would architect a system to do just that.

There’s more pressure than ever on engineering teams to move fast—the ability to adapt and evolve is key to success. But with teams constantly pushing forward, it’s easy to justify shelving service health initiatives. That's where OpsLevel's new Historical Reporting steps in. Our new Historical Reporting functionality helps teams get actionable insights into where their service health stands, what needs to be fixed, and who to tap to take it on. It’s not just about looking back; it’s about gaining the insights you need to propel forward. Let's dive into how Historical Reporting can transform your engineering organization, clarifying your maturity journey.

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DORA metrics were developed to help DevOps measure the overall performance of their software development processes. Our Head of Platform, Kyle Rockman, shares what they are and how they’re measured.

You know the value that an internal developer portal would give your team—but how do you convince your leadership? This article has four clear steps to follow, plus a downloadable pitch deck to help you make your case internally.

An internal developer portal or IDP is a key enabler for platform engineers and SREs, but it also benefits other teams, including product developers and engineers.