Nicole Forsgren, developer productivity expert, discusses measuring and improving developer productivity. Topics include DORA and SPACE frameworks, benchmarks for good productivity, common measuring mistakes, improving metrics, signs of developer experience issues, and how to improve developer experience using Nicole's Four-Box framework.

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. 

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.

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'.

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.