Deployment Frequency is a key DevOps metric that tracks how often a team successfully pushes code to production. The DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) team identified this as one of the four critical metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of software development teams.Sign of team agility
A high deployment frequency indicates a team's agility, demonstrating their ability to swiftly adapt to changes and respond to feedback or market shifts.Indicator of efficiency
This metric illuminates the overall efficiency of the development process. Frequent deployments reflect streamlined workflows, strong collaboration, and well-functioning CI/CD pipelines.Boosts customer value
When deployments happen regularly, users benefit from faster access to new features, bug fixes, and improvements, which means they consistently receive value.Supports continuous improvement
By monitoring deployment frequency, teams can spot bottlenecks and areas for process refinement, fostering a culture of ongoing improvement.Measures stability
While frequent deployments are desirable, they shouldn’t come at the cost of stability. This metric helps teams find the right balance between speed and reliability, ensuring frequent changes don’t lead to more failures or downtime.