Architecture Musings

May 21, 2026 · R&D Management

Why DORA Is Being Revived in the AI Era as a Timeless R&D Efficiency Metric

The article analyzes how generative AI has boosted individual coding speed but caused a 7.2% drop in team delivery stability, explains why the classic DORA metrics are being re‑emphasized, identifies their blind spots in the AI age, and offers a concrete, multi‑stage roadmap for building a modern R&D effectiveness measurement system.