DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA)
A research program that establishes metrics and benchmarks for measuring software delivery performance and organizational effectiveness in technology organizations.
Related Terms
Build System
Software that automates the process of converting source code into executable applications, handling compilation, linking, packaging, and other build tasks.
DevSecOps
An approach to culture, automation, and platform design that integrates security as a shared responsibility throughout the entire IT lifecycle, from initial development through production deployment and beyond.
Immutable Infrastructure
A model where infrastructure components are never modified after deployment; instead, they are completely replaced with new instances when changes are needed.
Software Supply Chain
The full lifecycle and pipeline involved in developing, building, packaging, distributing, and deploying software—including dependencies, tools, infrastructure, and people.