Overview
Deployment Frequency is a DORA metric that measures the speed and agility of a development team. High-performing teams deploy multiple times per day, while lower-performing teams may deploy only once every few months.
Why it Matters
Frequent deployments allow for faster feedback, smaller (and therefore safer) changes, and a quicker time-to-market for new features.
How to Increase Frequency
- Automate Everything: Remove manual steps from the pipeline.
- Trunk-Based Development: Avoid long-lived feature branches.
- Microservices: Allow teams to deploy their services independently.