How do DORA metrics apply to the unique challenges of Salesforce development? Join Jack McCurdy and Nathan Harvey as they dive into the evolving landscape of software delivery, exploring the intersection of platform engineering, AI, and human performance.
They discuss practical strategies for implementing DORA metrics, navigating the shift to agile, and reducing developer burnout. In this episode they uncover how to foster empathy, improve team collaboration, and leverage AI to enhance your Salesforce development processes.
Expect insights on effective tooling, communication strategies, and the importance of questioning the status quo to drive innovation.
Learn more:
- Everything you need to know about Agentforce: https://grst.co/3Di83oA
- Insights from the latest DORA report: https://grst.co/41QMRjb
- How to apply DORA metrics to Salesforce: https://grst.co/3F1IPex
About DevOps Diaries:
Salesforce DevOps Advocate Jack McCurdy chats to members of the Salesforce community about their experience in the Salesforce ecosystem. Expect to hear and learn from inspirational stories of personal growth and business success, whilst discovering all the trials, tribulations, and joy that comes with delivering Salesforce for companies of all shapes and sizes. New episodes bi-weekly on YouTube as well as on your preferred podcast platform.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to DORA and Its Importance
02:57 Understanding Software Delivery Performance Metrics
06:01 Challenges in Measuring Metrics in Salesforce
09:04 The Role of Platform Engineering
12:04 AI's Impact on Software Delivery
17:57 Navigating AI in Development and Deployment
29:38 Understanding Customer Needs in AI Development
30:43 The Journey of Continuous Improvement
32:45 Collaboration in Salesforce Teams
36:07 Effective Communication Strategies
40:12 The Shift from Waterfall to Continuous Improvement
42:25 Reducing Developer Burnout
48:24 Building Empathy with Users
53:10 Challenging the Status Quo
