See how high-performing teams use DORA to deliver faster and with more confidence — and how Flow reveals the why behind every number
DORA metrics are the gold standard for measuring delivery performance. But knowing where you stand isn’t enough; you also need to understand why.
This guide breaks down the four core DORA metrics: deployment frequency, lead time for changes, change failure rate, and time to restore service, and shows how Flow adds the context that makes them truly actionable.
This guide helps you lead with clarity and confidence, whether you're trying to improve throughput, reduce delivery risk, or build trust with the business.
What’s inside the guide
Master the four core DORA metrics:
- Deployment frequency: How often your team ships code
- Lead time for changes: How long it takes to go from commit to production
- Change failure rate: How frequently changes cause issues
- Time to restore service: How quickly you recover from incidents
You’ll also learn how to:
- Avoid vanity metrics by pairing DORA with Flow’s team-level insights
- Improve cross-team collaboration with consistent benchmarks
- Use DORA as a leadership tool — not just a scoreboard
Why DORA + Flow = better outcomes
DORA shows you what’s happening, while Flow shows you why. Where DORA highlights delivery performance, Flow reveals the drivers behind the numbers — from PR size and review delays to team health and workflow friction.
With Flow’s Retrospective and Team Health reports, you get the context to turn insights into action and lead with clarity. This guide shows you how to build a sustainable, data-driven practice using DORA as your foundation and Flow as your advantage.