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DORA, Measuring Software ROI & Choosing The Right Metrics | Dr. Nicole Forsgren In The Engineering Room Ep. 29
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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- Optimizing for quick feedback and small, validated steps is crucial in building better software faster.
- Data-driven research and metrics like the State of DevOps report enhance software development practices and methodologies.
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Evolution of Software Development Practices
Software development practices have evolved significantly over the years, from the dominance of waterfall methodology to the current consensus on incremental steps, fast feedback, and continuous delivery. This approach, highlighted in the podcast, emphasizes small, validated steps and optimizing for quick feedback, all aimed at building better software faster. While the underlying technical capabilities and principles are vital, the specific technologies or languages used are less critical, marking a fundamental shift in problem-solving approaches in the industry.
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