36、Mastering DevOps: The Power of Strategic Metrics

Mastering DevOps: The Power of Strategic Metrics

1. The Pitfalls of Metrics in DevOps

When it comes to DevOps, metrics are a double - edged sword. Many teams fall into the trap of fixating on a single metric, pushing it to an absurd level. For instance, when tracking regression test volume, teams might break down a single meaningful test into dozens of one - step tests just to meet the volume target. With bug counts, developers may classify bugs as misunderstood requirements instead of admitting they’re actual bugs. And when aiming for high code coverage, a developer might write a single unit test for an entire module.

To avoid these issues, it’s better to keep things simple. Tracking cycle time and production impact can be a good start. Teams can then