DORA Metrics
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Slide 1: DORA Metrics

Narration
Anna: Software teams often argue about speed versus stability. The DORA study cut through that noise by identifying four metrics that predict success.
Greg: Think of them as a health check for your delivery pipeline. When these numbers improve, you know your process is maturing without sacrificing reliability.

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DORA Metrics

Measuring DevOps outcomes

Slide 2: The four key metrics

Narration
Anna: Deployment frequency tracks how often you successfully release code. Lead time measures the journey from commit to production. Together they show how smoothly work flows.
Greg: Change failure rate looks at what proportion of releases cause problems. Mean time to recovery tells you how quickly you can fix things when they break. High performers excel on all four.

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The four key metrics

Deployment frequency higher is better
Monthly
→
Daily or on demand
Lead time for changes lower is better
Weeks
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Under a day
Change failure rate lower is better
Frequent rework
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Rare, caught early
Mean time to recovery lower is better
Hours to days
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Under an hour

Read each row as a direction of travel from a typical current state to a strong target, not as precise benchmarks.

Slide 3: Using metrics effectively

Narration
Anna: Numbers alone don't guarantee improvement. Track these metrics over time and relate them to customer experience and business goals.
Greg: If deployment frequency goes up but failure rate follows, you may need to slow down and reinforce testing. Balanced metrics drive sustainable velocity.

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Using metrics effectively

- Track trends over time

- Correlate with business outcomes

- Balance speed with stability

Slide 4: Key takeaway

Narration
Anna: The takeaway is simple: measure what matters and act on it. DORA metrics provide a clear lens on delivery performance.
Greg: Use them to spark meaningful conversations about reliability and speed. Continual tracking turns raw data into real improvement.

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Key takeaway

DORA metrics reveal how well teams deliver reliable software at pace.