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Measuring Mobile DevOps Maturity with DORA Metrics

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In the fast-paced world of mobile development, the quest for peak performance is a topic that often sparks lively discussions. Countless enterprises, particularly those for whom mobile serves as a crucial revenue stream, find themselves pondering over this very question. What does achieving the pinnacle of performance truly entail in the mobile landscape? Let’s dive into this intriguing subject and uncover some insights.

First, let’s take a step back. Forget mobile for a moment—this is a challenging question across the board, even in the realm of traditional DevOps practices. Fortunately, we’re not starting from scratch. There’s a foundation we can build on, thanks to pioneering work in the field. Enter the DORA metrics.

DORA represents the longest-running research in software delivery and operations performance, initiated by none other than Google. It seeks to distill the essence of what drives software excellence into tangible metrics. According to an insightful article on Google Cloud’s blog, the DORA metrics include:

  • Deployment Frequency: The rate at which an organization successfully releases to production.
  • Lead Time for Changes: The duration from commit to production.
  • Change Failure Rate: The percentage of deployments that cause a failure in production.
  • Time to Restore Service: The time it takes for an organization to recover from a failure.

But here’s where the adventure truly begins. As 2023 drew to a close, we embarked on an enlightening journey to explore how these pivotal metrics translate into the mobile domain. By reaching out to our valued clients, we delved deep into their experiences, gathering and analyzing their insights to custom-tailor the DORA metrics specifically for mobile DevOps. We’ve classified companies into three distinct categories. Below, you’ll discover a table that showcases our adaptation of the DORA metrics to the mobile landscape and how each category averages out in performance. 

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Our findings? Transitioning a client from a medium to a high performer can boost Mobile DevOps efficiency by an impressive average of 20%. And for those moving from low to high performance, the efficiency gains can skyrocket to 45%. This leap in productivity not only reduces bug frequency but also enhances app store visibility. For larger teams, our impact was even more significant, highlighting the substantial value Appcircle brings to the table. 

Let’s take a closer look at one of our key clients: Ziraat Bank. With an enormous client base, their mobile app has been a hit, boasting over 100 million downloads across iOS and Android platforms. Ziraat Bank has significantly upgraded their mobile DevOps operations by implementing an automated mobile app deployment pipeline with Appcircle. This strategic move not only enhanced project isolation and distribution security but also simultaneously reduced maintenance requirements. The outcome of this automation was substantial, leading to resource savings of over 36%. Moreover, it introduced new controls that streamlined both the build process and the deployment workflow, marking a significant improvement in efficiency. 

“The gains from this strategic partnership with Appcircle are beyond quantitative -they represent a paradigm shift in how we approach mobile development.” 

Süleyman Yüksel, DevOps Manager, Ziraat Bank 

(Feel free to read the Ziraat Bank case study here) 

So, how do we achieve these remarkable results? In essence, it boils down to a few key strategies: 

  • Streamlining the CI/CD Pipeline: By automating manual tasks, we save invaluable time and reduce human errors. This not only results in greater efficiency but also leads to fewer bugs and crashes in production. 
  • Integrating with Third-Party Tools: From static code analysis on SonarQube to test automation with Appium and Repeato, Appcircle ensures your app is robust, secure, and as bug-free as possible. These integrations can be easily accomplished using out-of-the-box, drag-and-drop widgets.  
  • Automating for Governance: Our approach ensures companies have proper oversight of their processes, freeing them from dependence on individuals. Our dashboards and reports offer crucial visibility into their own DevOps operations. As the saying goes, if you can’t see it, you can’t measure it; and if you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it. 
  • Empowering Developers: With Appcircle, developers can concentrate on innovation rather than mundane tasks. Say goodbye to late-night or early-morning releases and let developers reclaim their machines—and their creativity.  Instead of fixing bugs and crashes, developers will concentrate on creating new features that will generate additional revenue.
  • ⁠Enterprise Ready: Appcircle stands out as the sole mobile CI/CD platform providing a comprehensive range of deployment options. It facilitates deployment across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, as well as on-premises. Additionally, the platform incorporates highly sought-after features, such as support for enterprise authentication mechanisms, secure testing distribution, and simplified macOS management. These functionalities are available out-of-the-box, enabling organizations to minimize time spent on configuration and integration.

By leveraging these insights and strategies, Appcircle is not just enhancing mobile DevOps performance; we are transforming it. Our approach empowers clients to unlock unparalleled efficiency and drive innovation at unprecedented levels. This fact is attested by two of Turkey’s largest banks, as evidenced in the success stories of Ziraat Bank and Halkbank.

Interested in discovering how Appcircle can elevate your company’s mobile DevOps processes? We’d love to chat. Feel free to get in touch with us through our contact form. Let’s embark on this journey to redefine mobile DevOps together.