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Nicole Forsgren

Senior Director of Developer Intelligence at Google and creator of the DORA and SPACE frameworks; author of Accelerate and co-author of Frictionless, specializing in measuring and improving developer experience and productivity.

Top 10 podcasts with Nicole Forsgren

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Oct 19, 2025 • 1h 8min

How to measure AI developer productivity in 2025 | Nicole Forsgren

Nicole Forsgren, Senior Director of Developer Intelligence at Google and creator of the DORA and SPACE frameworks, dives into the evolving landscape of developer productivity in the age of AI. She challenges traditional metrics, explaining why they often mislead. Nicole introduces her seven-step framework from her upcoming book, Frictionless, emphasizing the importance of understanding developer experience and trust in AI-generated code. Discover how AI can accelerate workflows while maintaining strategic focus and uncovering quick wins in team processes.
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Jul 30, 2023 • 1h 16min

How to measure and improve developer productivity | Nicole Forsgren (Microsoft Research, GitHub, Google)

Nicole Forsgren, a developer productivity and DevOps expert currently at Microsoft Research, digs into the intricacies of measuring developer productivity. She discusses frameworks like DORA and SPACE, shedding light on the benchmarks of excellence and frequent pitfalls to avoid. Nicole emphasizes the importance of a healthy developer experience, and her Four-Box framework provides a unique approach to analyzing data relationships. Listeners can expect actionable strategies to enhance team culture and productivity, all while embracing the evolving tech landscape.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 23min

Developer productivity with Dr. Nicole Forsgren (creator of DORA, co-creator of SPACE)

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Nicole Forsgren, a leading expert in developer productivity and co-creator of the DORA and SPACE frameworks, dives into the complexities of measuring productivity in software development. She explores the importance of holistic metrics that prioritize developer well-being and communication. Nicole shares insightful strategies for improving team dynamics, the impact of AI tools on workflows, and the value of investment in platform teams to boost productivity. It's a treasure trove of knowledge for tech leaders and engineers alike!
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Sep 1, 2022 • 31min

From DORA to SPACE to DX - A Fireside Chat with Nicole Forsgren

In this special episode, Dr. Nicole Forsgren, author of award-winning book Accelerate and co-author of "The SPACE of Developer Productivity", talks about her work with DORA, the inspiration behind the SPACE framework, and how she's thinking about developer experience.Watch the on-demand fireside chat or read the announcement of Nicole joining DX as a strategic advisor. 
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May 26, 2024 • 1h 11min

DORA, Measuring Software ROI & Choosing The Right Metrics | Dr. Nicole Forsgren In The Engineering Room Ep. 29

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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Jun 19, 2025 • 58min

Frictionless Development with Nicole Forsgren

Nicole Forsgren, a renowned expert in DevOps and developer productivity, shares insights on eliminating friction in software development. She discusses her upcoming book and the significant role of AI tools in workflow enhancement. The conversation dives into DORA insights that reshape software delivery, emphasizing the importance of culture and collaboration. Forsgren also highlights the balance between automation and creativity among junior developers, addressing challenges such as technical debt in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 25min

Ep. #33, Developer Experience with Nicole Forsgren

Nicole Forsgren, a leading developer productivity researcher and co-founder of DORA, shares her insights on how AI is transforming software development. She discusses the integration of large language models in coding, emphasizing the importance of human intuition alongside automation. The conversation touches on the evolving dynamics of developer experience, the challenges of maintaining legacy systems, and the transformative role of product management in tech. Forsgren also reflects on her journey from English literature to the tech scene, highlighting the innovation opportunities that come with this shift.
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Mar 6, 2020 • 45min

Innovation Through Software Development and IT

Nicole Forsgren, co-founder and CEO of Dora, and Jez Humble, CTO at DORA, discuss how organizations leverage software to innovate. They reveal insights from their research on high-performing companies, emphasizing the balance between speed and stability in DevOps. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating technology with company culture for a competitive advantage, and advocates for updated metrics to measure productivity. Their insights illustrate that adaptability and supportive leadership are crucial for any organization's success in the tech-driven landscape.
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Sep 6, 2018 • 34min

Accelerate: The State of DevOps with Dr. Nicole Forsgren

Dr. Nicole Forsgren PhD discusses her report on the state of DevOps, revealing the secrets of high-performing companies and why they deliver software reliably with speed and quality. The podcast covers statistical analysis methods, the importance of testing, adopting cloud computing characteristics for elite performance, scaling challenges in the early days of the internet, and the success of her book 'Accelerate: The Science Behind DevOps'.
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Mar 28, 2018 • 45min

a16z Podcast: Feedback Loops -- Company Culture, Change, and DevOps

Nicole Forsgren, CEO of DORA and co-author of "Accelerate," teams up with Jez Humble, DORA's CTO and co-author of several influential books, to explore the transformational power of DevOps. They discuss the necessity of dismantling the myth that speed and performance can't coexist, drawing insights from extensive research on high-performing companies. Topics include the evolution of DevOps practices, the critical role of leadership in driving change, and the importance of collaborative metrics and culture in achieving success across diverse organizational structures.

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