The Engineering Room with Dave Farley DORA, Measuring Software ROI & Choosing The Right Metrics | Dr. Nicole Forsgren In The Engineering Room Ep. 29
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May 26, 2024 
Dr. Nicole Forsgren, tech exec and author, discusses measuring software ROI and choosing metrics. Topics incl. DORA impact, future of software engineering, and data influence. Exploring software development measurement challenges and optimizing metrics. Importance of architectural guidelines in cloud environments, persuasion in new approaches, and balancing craft and engineering in software development. Emphasizing fast feedback and incremental progress for growth.
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Science of Software Development
- Scientifically studying software development involves testable hypotheses and rigorous statistical methods.
- It requires robust operationalization, turning ideas into measurable metrics for testing and validation.
Misinterpreting CI
- Some companies misinterpreted continuous integration (CI) by focusing on only one aspect, neglecting crucial behavioral components.
- True CI requires prioritizing a green build, combining technology with consistent team practices.
Measuring Human Behavior
- Software development measurement is more akin to social sciences, focusing on human behavior and statistical analysis.
- Both objective and subjective data require careful measurement, acknowledging inherent fuzziness in both.