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How can teams unlock elite productivity while navigating the complexities of DevOps? Expert consultant Xing Zhou reveals how DORA metrics—from deployment frequency to change failure rate, drive performance and bridge gaps between leadership and the team members.
Xing's impressive career spans companies like Amazon, Pivotal Labs, and Integral. He currently serves as Xing has led high-performing teams, implemented cutting-edge DevOps strategies, and helped organizations make meaningful progress toward elite DORA benchmarks.
Xing and Ashok discuss actionable steps for C-Suite leaders and product teams, focusing on SLAs, CI/CD, behavior-driven development, and event storming workshops to drive alignment and enhance productivity. Packed with real-world examples, this conversation is essential listening for anyone aiming to turn metrics into a reflection of team health and organizational success.
Inside the episode...
- A clear explanation of Dora metrics: what they are and why they matter.
- How SLAs and SLOs empower teams while aligning with organizational goals.
- Continuous delivery (CD): balancing technical capability with business priorities.
- The difference between pull request (PR) and trunk-based development for CI.
- Behavior-driven development (BDD) and its role in improving test automation.
- Event storming: how this simple tool drives clarity in business processes.
- Practical strategies for introducing new practices like BDD or event storming to your team.
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