Research
Engineering Metrics Mastery
21+ key indicators separate elite teams from average performers
Overview
Comprehensive guide to DORA metrics, cycle time, and engineering benchmarks that define elite performance in 2025-2026.
Key Findings
- Cycle time ranked #1 metric by engineering leaders
- 21+ indicators for quality and efficiency tracking
- AI agents elevate teams to top-quartile DORA performance
- Elite teams deploy frequently with low failure rates
Sources
- LeadDev Engineering Team Performance Report 2024
- LinearB Engineering Metrics Benchmarks
- DORA State of DevOps