How to implement DORA metrics: a practical guide for engineering leaders
A 90-day DORA metrics implementation plan, with benchmarks, common pitfalls, and how AI changes what these metrics mean.
Author: Aaron Beals
Aaron Beals is the CTO of Flux, where he assembles high-performing engineering teams and translates business needs into innovative solutions. At Flux, Aaron combines his experience building scalable, secure enterprise-class SaaS apps with cutting-edge AI models to deliver new products to support engineering managers like himself.
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The signals senior engineers read that juniors don’t (yet)
Ramping in a new codebase is about reading the right signals—where work is happening, what kind it is, and where things keep breaking.
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Finding a firm foundation for engineering intelligence
Flux is the engineering intelligence platform built on a code-first philosophy to help leaders manage risk and navigate AI complexity.
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Four unchanging responsibilities for engineering leadership in 2026
Discover the 4 core engineering leadership responsibilities that remain unchanged in 2026, from managing tech debt to personal ownership in the age of AI.
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Camping out: engineering intelligence for teams
Reflections from Boston Code Camp on why engineering intelligence for teams depends on developer buy-in and moving beyond ticketing data.
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The State of Code Reviews: Modern Code Review Approaches and Tools
Modern code review is evolving fast—engineering leaders must adapt to AI-driven complexity, distributed teams, and rising pressure on code quality.
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Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes: The Evolving Role of the Engineering Leader
AI is speeding up software development, but engineering leaders must remain vigilant against rising tech debt, quality issues, and architectural drift.
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A (GitHub) Universe of Possibilities
GitHub Universe spotlighted the rise of specialized AI agents, rapid prototyping tools, and a strong developer focus—perfectly complementing Flux’s mission to empower engineering leaders and their teams.
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The Quest for Questions
Engineering leaders must understand the deeper business drivers behind technical questions, and Flux helps them efficiently break down and answer these complex queries with the right insights.
