DORA Metrics Dashboard: How to Build One, With Examples

Measuring software delivery performance can be enhanced using the DORA methodology, developed by Google to assess engineering delivery and performance through four key metrics: deployment frequency, lead time for changes, time to restore services, and change failure rate. A DORA dashboard, which provides stakeholders with visibility into these metrics, facilitates decision-making and aligns software velocity with goals. This methodology is complemented by DevZero, a practical tool enabling the creation of on-demand development environments and DORA dashboards for better tracking and visualization of these metrics. While DORA offers valuable insights into team delivery and performance, it is crucial to integrate other metrics, like developer productivity, for a comprehensive understanding of the development workflow.