Technical debt is often treated as a vague, behind-the-scenes problem, a ticking time bomb that slows teams down over time. But in reality, it’s one of the most critical factors impacting software delivery, team efficiency, and alignment with business goals. For engineering leaders, understanding and managing technical debt isn’
I read The SPACE of Developer Productivity (2021) this week. It was written by a group of researchers from Microsoft, GitHub, and the University of Victoria. (Authors: Nicole Forsgren, Margaret-Anne Storey, Chandra Maddila, Thomas Zimmerman, Brian Houck, and Jenna Butler.) It's a great read because it gives a
As leaders in Engineering, believe that code review is an essential part of making good software. It's the main way to protect against bugs, a great way to share knowledge, and an important part of mentoring our teams. They put money into the process because they believe it
Engineering Excellence
We've been using negative indicators, like a decline in output, missed deadlines, or an increase in bugs, to gauge the health of our teams for years. We've been told to start looking for the "burnout" in burnout. However, what if we're not
We built EvolveDev.io to kill that manual work. We started by integrating with GitHub, Jira, and Slack, but we knew the picture was incomplete for a huge portion of the engineering world. The teams running on Bitbucket felt this pain just as acutely, and we heard you loud and
Are You Measuring AI's Impact All Wrong? As a founder, I spend my days speaking with engineering managers and leaders. "How do we measure the ROI of AI?" has been a recurring question lately. The pressure from leadership is understandable given that coding assistants and other
But let's be honest, how often do retros feel like a chore? Scattered notes, difficult to prioritize discussions, and a lack of clear action items can make them less impactful than they should be. That's why, within EvolveDev.io, we've built a dedicated Retro
When it comes to connecting product goals with engineering realities, product managers face unique challenges. Product managers are the orchestrators of product development. They live at the crossroads of what customers want, what businesses want, and what is technically possible. But let's be honest: keeping track of everything,
Product Updates
In the fast-paced world of software development, delivery isn't just about shipping code; it's about consistently bringing value to your customers and achieving your business goals. For engineering managers and leaders, having a clear, real-time pulse on your team's delivery is paramount. Without it,
As engineering managers and leaders, you're trying to steer the ship, deliver on ambitious goals, and keep your team productive and happy. But often, it feels like you're flying blind when it comes to understanding where your team's precious time and effort are actually
We're thrilled to announce a powerful new feature designed specifically for you, our incredible software engineering managers and leaders: Team Insights! At EvolveDev.io, our mission is to cut through the data silos and provide you with the clarity you need to make data-driven decisions. With Team Insights,
Product Updates
At Evolvedev.io, our mission has always been to empower software engineering leaders with the clarity and insights they need to drive high-performing teams. We understand the daily challenges you face: data scattered across multiple tools, a constant struggle for holistic visibility, and the difficulty of making truly data-driven decisions.