Achieve Better Accountability With Full-Service Ownership
Blog post from PagerDuty
Full-service ownership is a philosophy in software development that emphasizes engineers being responsible for the entire lifecycle of the code and services they create, from development to production. This approach aligns with the DevOps principle of "code it, ship it, own it," thereby enhancing accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement. By having engineers on call for their own creations, organizations can improve customer experience, reduce downtime, and foster a culture of empowerment and accountability. Furthermore, full-service ownership encourages practices like on-call rotations, actionable alerting, and continuous skill development, which collectively contribute to better code quality and service reliability. This model not only benefits companies by providing a competitive advantage but also empowers engineers by giving them direct insight into how their work impacts users, thus promoting a culture of psychological safety and collaboration.