Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps

Overview
Accelerate synthesizes years of research from the State of DevOps Report to explain why some software teams outperform others. It identifies key capabilities-lean product development, measurement, and cultural practices-that drive higher delivery speed, stability, and organizational performance.

Key Takeaways

• High-performing teams deliver code 2-3x faster while maintaining lower change failure rates.
• Lean management practices, automation, and a culture of psychological safety are critical success factors.
• Measuring lead time, deployment frequency, mean time to restore, and change failure rate provides actionable insight.

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers and technical leaders seeking data-driven improvement.
• CTOs, VP of Engineering, and directors responsible for delivery performance.
• DevOps practitioners and teams aiming to adopt lean principles.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Lean Software Development
• DevOps
• Continuous Delivery
• Accelerate's Four Key Metrics