Engineering Enablement by Abi Noda DX Core 4: Framework overview, key design principles, and practical applications
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Dec 12, 2024 Discover the DX Core 4, a transformative framework for measuring developer productivity with a focus on speed, effectiveness, quality, and impact. Dive into its comparison with existing frameworks like DORA and SPACE, and learn how it aligns productivity with business goals. Explore the ethical implications of metrics like 'diffs per engineer' and the critical need for clear communication of productivity metrics in business terms. Plus, hear about its successful application in organizations such as Pfizer and the importance of maintaining developer experience while driving progress.
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DX Core 4 Overview
- The DX Core 4 simplifies developer productivity measurement by combining DORA, SPACE, and DevEx.
- It focuses on four key pillars: speed, effectiveness, quality, and impact.
Metrics for Different Audiences
- Tailor metrics to your audience, from individual teams to executive boards.
- Different levels require different information.
Flaky Tests and CFOs
- Laura recalls a LinkedIn discussion about the difficulty of conveying metrics to non-technical stakeholders.
- She emphasizes the need to provide information, not just raw data.