November 2024

Welcome to the November edition of get STACKED! Our team has been hard at work building two game-changing features this past quarter that, when combined, provide unprecedented visibility into engineering team dynamics and performance. Be sure to stay tuned the first week of December for the official announcement—but until then, enjoy your monthly dose of industry news, tips & tricks, & more!

?? Industry Happenings

The 2024 DORA Report is Here

The tenth DORA report highlights the significant impact of AI on software development, explores platform engineering’s promises and challenges, and emphasizes user-centricity and stable priorities for organizational success.

Engineering Management — Bridging Delivery Expectations & Risk

An interesting case for combining waterfall methodologies and agile practices for software delivery.

?? Stacking UP- From the Allstacks Team

Webinar Recap - Metrics in Motion: Transforming Data into Action

Thanks to everyone who joined part two of our metrics webinar series, featuring a real-time demonstration of Allstacks' capabilities and a lively discussion connecting theory to practice. Get the full recap and recording on the Allstacks blog!

Metrics That Matter: Optimizing Software Delivery Through Data - Webinar Recording

Missed our first metrics webinar? Check out the recording to see our experts unpack the critical metrics needed to manage and improve your software lifecycle.?

The more you know ??

How to Add a Sprint Widget to Your Dashboard:

*Note: This widget may be behind a feature flag for your org. Please reach out to your Customer Success Manager if you don’t see it.

There are two versions of Sprint Attainment in Allstacks:

• Sprint Attainment
• Sprint Attainment with Scope changes

To add, click on the "..." icon and select ‘Add Attainment’:

Select the desired settings for Jira or ADO:?

JIRA

• Source:?Jira
• Measured by:?Story Points or Issue Count
• Widget Type: select ‘Attainment with scope changes’ for the comprehensive view (Added, Removed, etc.) or the ‘Attainment’ option for a simpler Committed vs. Completed ratio
• Jira Project:?select the appropriate Jira project?

ADO

• Source: Select: ADO
• Measured by: Select: Story Points or Issue Count
• Widget Type: Select: Attainment with Scope Changes or Attainment
• Iteration Depth: Select a level of depth from the Parent Sprint (or as ADO calls it “Iteration) to look for this team’s iterations
• ADO Parent Sprint: Select the Iteration Path that contains the iterations that belong to this team
• Scope To: Select the Area Path the team works within

For more info, visit the full article in the Allstacks Knowledge Base.

What feature would you like to see next? Let us know!

?? Customer Spotlight

Enverus trims 70% off time spent preparing software capitalization reports with Allstacks.

Read our case study to discover how Allstacks helped Enverus use 90% less human effort to audit their data, and helped them achieve a frictionless internal and external audit process that scales with the company’s needs.

?? Things that STACK

Cheerleader pyramids are an awe-inspiring display of athleticism, precision, and teamwork. These intricate formations rely on a combination of strength, balance, and trust, with each cheerleader playing a critical role in the stack. The concept of cheerleading pyramids dates back to the early 20th century, evolving as acrobatics became a staple of cheer routines. Building a safe and stable pyramid requires careful planning, with bases providing a strong foundation, middles ensuring structural integrity, and flyers executing dynamic poses at the top. Today, cheer pyramids are a highlight of competitions and sports events—reminding us that the best stacks are built on a foundation of collaboration and trust.