In a previous post, I described using a measure-question-learn-improve cycle to drive improvements to development processes. In this post, I assert that this cycle can also help people understand their own opportunities for improvement and growth. It can be a powerful coaching tool — when used correctly. At Indeed, we’ve…

As I described in an earlier post, we built Imhotep as a data analytics platform for the rapid exploration and analysis of large time-series datasets. In the previous post, I showed how an Imhotep dataset based on Atlassian Jira can drive improvements to the development process. We’re continually searching for…

In the previous post, I described how we use a measure-question-learn-improve cycle to refine development processes. To reiterate: Measure everything we possibly can. Learn by asking questions and exploring the data we’ve collected. Use our learnings to try to improve. Measure continuously to confirm improvement. At Indeed, we get as…

In the previous post, I described Imhotep, our scalable, efficient, and fast open source data analytics platform. Imhotep helps us use metrics at Indeed for fast, iterative experimentation, which drives improvement to our products. Improving process and coaching people We use the same tools and techniques to improve development processes, following a measure-question-learn-improve cycle: Measure…

This post is the first in a five-part series on improving the development process (and coaching developers) with metrics-driven insights. Move fast and try things — that’s how we develop products at Indeed. We don’t believe in betting on a small number of great ideas. …