Why do so many developers hate DORA metrics?

Question

DORA haters and lovers are spread on about 50-50 basis.Haters say they are gameable & simplify a highly complex process as software delivery into 4 numbers whereas DORA lovers feel the visibility they add based on hard data is a game changer.Have you implemented DORA in your org? What kind of an experience has it been for you?

andsoitis · Accepted Answer

We love Dora. Dora is an explorer. I have not just experienced Dora, I am a Dora and you should be too.

datascienced · Answer

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_lawas long as DORA isn&rsquo;t in your stack ranking review, bonus, or used as a stick to bully people, it is probably OK.

coder4life · Answer

WTF is DORA - you should explain this or give a link at least... Thanks :)

dsattt · Answer

Is this an attempt at marketing your DORA thing?