How to track DORA metrics

DORA metrics come with industry benchmarks data. The DORA Institute - the organization behind the studies - has been compiling data from software teams across industries over the years to define what an elite vs. average team looks like. You can use this data to compare externally, not just internally. Tracking DORA metrics is straightforward, but not necessarily easy, or cheap to build and maintain in-house. There are commercial options in the market if you choose to buy not build. In this section you'll learn how to get started on tracking DORA metrics, why accuracy matters when it comes to these metrics, and more.