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Date Published
Author
Jacob Schmitt
Word count
1888
Language
English
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None

Summary

DevOps accelerates modern software development by fostering collaboration between development and operations teams, emphasizing continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) to enhance software release speed and quality while improving customer satisfaction. The cornerstone of measuring DevOps performance is the DORA metrics, developed through research by the DORA team, which include deployment frequency, lead time for changes, change failure rate, and time to restore service. These metrics offer a comprehensive view of software delivery processes, enabling organizations to balance velocity and stability, pinpoint areas for improvement, and correlate software delivery performance with business success. Despite the challenges in data collection and analysis, DORA metrics help drive continuous improvement and alignment with business goals. Implementing a complete DORA tracking system is facilitated by using CI/CD tools, which support key performance indicators like deployment frequency and change failure rate, ultimately enhancing operational excellence and competitive advantage.