As leaders or peers e.g. within enabling teams, we commit to these principles for transparency and accountability.We follow these principles, to make fair and empathetic decisions.Without trust from our developers, our best intentions and efforts will be in vain.
> We prioritize trust and transparency
By openly communicating our methods and intentions behind all data collection and feedback processes.
> We value developer input and collaboration
In shaping the tools, processes, and environment that directly affect their work and well-being.
> We pledge to using metrics as a mirror, not a judge
To reflect on our collective practices and identify opportunities for improvement rather than individual performance.
> We emphasize team-centric productivity metrics
While recognizing each individual’s contributions, we prioritize the team as the fundamental unit of delivery, ensuring that our measures reflect and support this perspective.
> We embrace a culture of continuous improvement
We regularly review our metrics and feedback practices, and make adjustments based on our learnings.
> We advocate for minimal tool sprawl
We strive to provide a seamless development experience, helping developers focus on their craft rather than on unnecessary complexity.
> We strive for a balanced ecosystem
We foster shared practices across teams to boost consistency, collaboration and efficiency, while avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.
> We dismiss the ‘one-metric’ approach
Recognizing it easily becomes a vanity metric. Instead we gauge productivity using multiple metrics and methods that respects the complexity of software development.
> We acknowledge and respect Goodhart’s Law
We understand that when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure. Metrics are never goals, at best, they are proxies to guide us on the right track.