Metrics Definitions

Metrics are key to organizational improvement. If we do not measure, then any attempt at improvement is aimless. Metrics, like any tool, must be used correctly to drive the improvement we need. The following are key delivery metrics and how they can be used and mis-used.

CI Execution

• Commit Frequency
• Build Cycle Time
• Average Build Downtime

CD Execution

• Throughput
  • Development Cycle Time
  • Release Frequency
• Stability
  • Change Failure Rate
  • Mean Time to Repair

Delivering Quality

• Code Coverage
• Quality

Workflow Management

• Development Cycle Time
• Productivity
• Lead Time
• Work In Process (WIP)