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Engineering Enablement by Abi Noda
SPACE framework, PRs per engineer, AI research | Brian Houck (Microsoft)
Nov 26, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Brian Houck, an Applied Scientist at Microsoft specializing in developer productivity, dives into the nuances of the SPACE framework. He contrasts it with DORA, unpacking misconceptions about productivity metrics. Brian highlights pull request throughput as a critical indicator, emphasizing its role in system health rather than individual performance. The conversation also touches on AI's impact on developer experience and productivity, showcasing innovative approaches to measuring well-being factors like sleep quality that influence performance.
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- The SPACE framework offers a flexible approach to measuring developer productivity, focusing on human factors and team dynamics beyond traditional metrics.
- Brian Houck highlights the importance of contextualizing pull request throughput as a metric to avoid misinterpretation and promote better team outcomes.
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Introduction to DXCore4 Framework
The DXCore4 framework has been developed to measure productivity by incorporating concepts from DORA, SPACE, and DevX. Created through extensive research and practical applications with companies like Dropbox, Etsy, and Pfizer, this framework aims to provide organizations with a comprehensive tool for evaluating developer productivity. By doing so, it attempts to address the evolving landscape of developer work, particularly in the context of remote and hybrid models. The framework represents a significant evolution in understanding how to assess productivity beyond traditional metrics.
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