Use Cases
Accomplish different reporting goals using Waydev.
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Use Case | Goal |
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Understand Engineering Throughput | Track trends in overall delivery output across all teams/projects. Identify how engineering capacity aligns with business goals. |
Evaluate ROI of Engineering Teams | Compare investment vs. output per team or project. Identify underperforming areas that may need re-alignment. |
Monitor Engineering Health Over Time | View metrics like cycle time, PR velocity, and review responsiveness. Detect burnout risks or inefficiencies at the org level. |
Benchmark Teams and Projects Across the Organization | Use percentiles to identify top-performing vs. lagging teams. Spot inconsistencies in performance or adoption. |
Identify Bottlenecks in the Development Lifecycle | Drill down into high cycle times or long PR review durations. Spot issues in specific stages like pickup delay or review lag. |
Monitor Team Collaboration and Code Review Quality | Detect lack of reviewer diversity or feedback loops. Ensure reviews are being done promptly and constructively. |
Understand Team Workload Distribution | Identify engineers who are overloaded or underutilized. Balance work more evenly across contributors. |
Track Sprint Execution and Delivery Predictability | Compare actual vs. planned delivery using sprint-based metrics. Understand blockers that affect sprint completion. |
Onboard New Engineers More Effectively | Track the ramp-up progress of new hires. Identify areas where mentorship or documentation is lacking. |
Understand Personal Contribution Trends | View metrics on commits, PRs, reviews, and volume over time. Reflect on consistency and identify improvement areas. |
Improve Code Review Participation and Responsiveness | Track how quickly they review others’ code and how often their PRs get reviewed. Identify patterns that may slow down their delivery. |
Gain Insight Into the Impact of Their Work | Connect contribution metrics with project milestones. See how their work fits into broader team and company efforts. |
Detect and Address Personal Workflow Inefficiencies | Spot time sinks such as excessive WIP or long PR pickup delays. Self-optimize based on historical behavior. |
Advocate for Career Growth with Data | Use contribution data to support promotion discussions. Show participation in reviews, quality commits, and feature ownership. |
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