Christopher Sanson
Senior Product Manager
Airbnb
Christopher at Airbnb describes his experience with DORA metrics and identifies some DORA do’s and don’ts. For example, DORA is useful for developing a common language and starting conversations about developer productivity; however, it’s not ideal for gauging the success of specific projects. In that context, looking at build wait times, test pass rate, and work environment factors can be more meaningful.
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Christopher at Airbnb describes his experience with DORA metrics and identifies some DORA do’s and don’ts. For example, DORA is useful for developing a common language and starting conversations about developer productivity; however, it’s not ideal for gauging the success of specific projects. In that context, looking at build wait times, test pass rate, and work environment factors can be more meaningful.
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In this insightful talk, we will explore the process of adopting DORA (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Changes, Time to Restore Service, and Change Failure Rate) metrics at Airbnb to drive developer productivity. We will delve into earlier attempts at measuring productivity and discuss the reasons behind their limitations. Our presentation will highlight the significant impact and benefits of DORA metrics on our development process, and how we are utilizing them internally to drive continuous improvement.
We will also address the remaining challenges that we face, as well as our future plans to further enhance productivity and streamline our development pipeline. Join us as we share our experiences and valuable lessons learned from integrating DORA metrics at Airbnb, providing attendees with actionable insights to improve their own development processes and productivity.
Christopher Sanson is a Senior Product Manager at Airbnb, where he focuses on developer tooling and productivity. Before joining Airbnb, Christopher worked as a Product Manager at Google Cloud, where he worked with the original DORA team and led the product management efforts for Cloud Build and Spinnaker, two cutting-edge developer tools that have had a significant impact on the developer community. With a wealth of experience in the tech industry, Christopher is dedicated to optimizing development workflows and fostering a collaborative environment for developers to excel.