Which metrics should be monitored in IT projects for a successful result

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In the world of IT projects, control over the process is key to success. Without clear metrics, you won't be able to understand whether you're moving in the right direction or wasting time and resources. Metrics not only allow you to monitor progress but also make timely adjustments to achieve the desired result.

In this article, we will explain which key performance indicators (KPIs) are important to track in IT projects and how they help achieve success.

Basic metrics for IT projects

Here are the main metrics that are important to keep track of, their description and advantages:

The speed of task completion (Velocity); The number of tasks completed in one sprint;Helps to predict project deadlines and evaluate team performance; Track the dynamics of task completion. When the speed decreases, look for the reasons: overload, complexity of tasks Meeting deadlines (Time-to-Market);Time spent on the creation and release of the product; Allows you to launch the product faster, minimizing the time to get results; Divide the project into stages, analyze the execution time of each of them Code quality;Indicators such as the number of errors, code complexity, test coverage;Reduces support costs, minimizes errors and system failures;Use code analysis tools and implement code review The percentage of completed tasks (Completion Rate);The proportion of completed tasks from the total number of planned ones;Helps to assess the progress and productivity of the team;Compare completed tasks with those planned for each sprint Bugs and bugs (Bug Rate); The number of errors found during testing or operation;Indicates problems in development, allows you to quickly respond to critical bugs; Fix bugs and monitor their dynamics. Divide them by priority: critical, medium, low Test Coverage; Percentage of code covered by automated tests;Reduces the likelihood of errors in the future, increases system stability;Strive for 80-90% coverage, add tests every time the code changes Customer Satisfaction;Customer assessment of product quality, usability;Allows you to understand how the product meets customer expectations;Use NPS (Net Promoter Score) and collect feedback through surveys Project costs (Cost Performance Index, CPI);The ratio of actual costs to planned;Helps to control the budget and prevent overspending;Track the budget by stages, look for reasons for overspending if necessary Projected amount of work (Planned-to-Done Ratio);Comparison of planned and completed tasks for a certain period;Assessment of the reality of planning and team effectiveness; Analyze inconsistencies, adjust plans and task volumes Team Productivity; The total amount of work completed over a certain period of time;Allows you to identify "bottlenecks" and helps motivate the team;Conduct retrospectives, look for ways to improve processes and task allocation

How do I implement metrics in a project?

1. Define your goals. Decide what exactly you want to measure: productivity, quality, or customer satisfaction.

2. Choose the right tools and platforms.

3. Regularly analyze the data. Hold meetings with your team to discuss the results.

4. Make adjustments. Metrics help you adapt to changes and improve processes.

At Sailet, we understand that managing IT projects is impossible without a clear control over key metrics. Our approach to work is based on the following principles:

Transparency: Clients always know at which stage their project is. We provide reports on key performance indicators.
Adaptability: If we see that the metrics show deviations from the plan, we immediately suggest adjustments to minimize risks.
Technology: We use modern tools for tracking code quality, testing, and analyzing performance. This allows us to stay one step ahead of potential issues.
Focus on Results: Each metric helps us not only monitor the process but also focus our team on achieving specific client objectives.

By working with us, you gain confidence that your project is moving in the right direction, and all processes remain under control. Fill out an application for a free consultation, and we'll tell you more about the details of development!

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