Engineering Enablement by Abi Noda SPACE framework, PRs per engineer, AI research
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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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DORA vs. SPACE
- DORA metrics focus on deployment efficiency and are prescriptive.
- SPACE is broader, focusing on principles and various productivity aspects, lacking DORA's prescribed metrics.
Implementing SPACE
- Avoid measuring all SPACE dimensions at once; focus on relevant organizational needs.
- Start with a few key metrics instead of overwhelming dashboards with dozens.
Successful SPACE Applications
- Spotify adapted SPACE for their own needs, as intended by the framework's principles.
- Meta leverages SPACE effectively for developer efficiency research, demonstrating successful external adoption.