Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps
by Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, Gene Kim
Why It Matters for Leaders
"Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps" is crucial for Engineering Leaders as it addresses the challenges of improving software delivery performance and organizational effectiveness. One actionable takeaway is the emphasis on adopting lean principles to enhance team collaboration and streamline processes, ultimately leading to faster, more reliable software releases.
Who Should Read This
Engineering leaders who need data to back up DevOps investments. Teams struggling with deployment frequency, lead time, or change failure rates.
What's Inside
1. Lean principles in software development improve efficiency and reduce waste.
2. DevOps practices foster collaboration between development and operations teams.
3. High-performing teams achieve faster delivery and higher quality through continuous integration and deployment.
4. Metrics for performance include deployment frequency, lead time for changes, mean time to recovery, and change fail percentage.
5. Emphasizing a culture of experimentation and learning enhances organizational capabilities.