SPACE framework, PRs per engineer, AI research | Brian Houck (Microsoft)

In this episode, Brian Houck, Applied Scientist, Developer Productivity at Microsoft, covers SPACE, DORA, and some specific metrics the developer productivity research team is finding useful. The conversation starts by comparing DORA and SPACE. Brian explains why activity metrics were included in the SPACE framework, then dives into one metric in particular: pull request throughput. Brian also describes another metric Microsoft is finding useful, and gives a preview into where his research is heading. 

Mentions and links

• Connect with Brian on LinkedIn
• The SPACE of Developer Productivity: There's More to It Than You Think
• Measuring developer productivity with the DX Core 4
• DevEx in action
• DORA, SPACE, and DevEx: Which framework should you use?
  
  

Discussion points

• (0:48) SPACE framework's growth and adoption
• (3:47) Comparing DORA and SPACE
• (6:30) SPACE misconceptions and common implementation challenges
• (9:34) Whether PR throughput is useful  
• (15:13) Real-world example of using PR throughput 
• (21:33) Talking about metrics like PR throughput internally 
• (24:39) Where Brian’s research is heading 

Creators & Guests

Host

Abi Noda

Abi is the founder and CEO of DX (getdx.com), which helps engineering leaders measure and improve developer experience. Abi formerly founded Pull Panda, which was acquired by GitHub.

What is Engineering Enablement by Abi Noda?

This is a weekly podcast focused on developer productivity and the teams and leaders dedicated to improving it. Topics include in-depth interviews with Platform and DevEx teams, as well as the latest research and approaches on measuring developer productivity. The EE podcast is hosted by Abi Noda, the founder and CEO of DX (getdx.com) and published researcher focused on developing measurement methods to help organizations improve developer experience and productivity.