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DORA Metrics

Whenever a tech leader is asked about their team’s performance, two questions lurk underneath: “are we shipping fast?” and “are we shipping well?”. The problem is, without data, the answer becomes a feeling. And feelings vary with the mood of the person answering, the latest Friday-night incident, and how much coffee was at the meeting. 📊 DORA Metrics “A set of four metrics that indicate the performance of a software development team: deployment frequency, lead time for changes, change failure rate, and time to restore service. Together, they provide a balance between speed and stability.” ...

April 30, 2026 · 11 min · Daniel Lima