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The wrong way to use DORA Metrics.

If you’re not aware, so-called DORA metrics are the core metrics DevOps report is built on:

- Deployment frequency
- Lead time for changes
- Change failure rate
- Time to restore service
- Reliability

These metrics are frequently used to measure the performance of a team. So, this article highlights some pitfalls of using DORA metrics for measuring productivity, including, of course, the good old Campbell’s Law.

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Signadot The wrong way to use DORA Metrics Are you using DORA metrics as intended? Google says you might not be! While these metrics are valuable indicators, their misinterpretation or narrow focus can lead to detrimental outcomes, such as neglecting broader business goals, overlooking human factors…
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