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The Ultimate Measure of Software Development Effectiveness
There is a famous quote by Peter Drucker that states, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” In our industry, measuring how quickly we can get working software into the hands of our customers has become a mantra for agile development teams, and it’s even being talked about in the boardrooms. Customers measure the value […]
Using DORA Metrics to Measure DevOps Success
DORA metrics enable developers to understand their process’ weak points and identify areas for improvement internally.
Roadie Adds Scorecard Tool to Backstage SaaS Platform
Roadie today made generally available a tool that automatically tracks and reports how software development teams are performing against engineering standards defined by a DevOps team. The Tech Insights tool is an addition to Roadie’s implementation of the open source Backstage developer portal and is delivered via a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Roadie CEO David Tuite […]
92% of Devs Use AI, Survey Says ¦ Intel One Mono Font
In this week’s #TheLongView: GitHub touts unbelievable AI stats, and Intel’s beautiful open source typeface.
A Supportive Engineering Culture is Key for Recruiting and Productivity
Skilled engineers are in high demand, as their ability to build new products quickly is extremely valuable for businesses competing in a tight market. Strong engineering talent allows businesses to increase productivity and meet customer demand faster, which is essential for long-term success. However, in the current economic context, companies are being forced to reduce […]
Atlassian Embeds Generative AI Across Cloud App Portfolio
At its Team 23 conference today, Atlassian announced it is adding an artificial intelligence (AI) capability to the enterprise editions of its cloud portfolio to automate a wide range of routine tasks. Sherif Mansour, distinguished product manager for Atlassian, said Atlassian Intelligence uses natural language to drive a virtual agent that resolves routine help desk […]
Don’t Make Big Tech’s Mistakes: Build Leaner IT Teams Instead
One of the biggest narratives in the U.S. concerning the current wave of tech layoffs is the fact that ‘traditional’ sectors have a prime opportunity to snap up new tech teams and IT talent. This has always been a significant challenge for sectors such as banks, insurance and manufacturing that compete with big tech for […]
Boosting DevOps Productivity Requires Visibility, Automation
Engineering teams continue to struggle with roadblocks and bottlenecks during the development process, according to Software’s recent 2021 Code Time Report. The study, which is based on feedback from more than 250,000 developers using the Code Time plugin, found the median code time per developer is 52 minutes per day, or four hours and 21 minutes of […]
Empowering Developers Through Lean Code
Digital transformation is widely understood as a critical component for increasing user adoption, fueling workplace productivity and innovation, and driving business growth. Software has become increasingly important across countless industries, teams, and functionalities, and as a result, companies are beginning to understand that being an industry leader and gaining competitive advantages starts with software development. […]