Key Performance Indicator
A Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively an organization, team, or individual is achieving key business objectives. It is used to track progress toward specific goals, often in areas like performance, efficiency, quality, or financial outcomes. KPIs provide quantifiable data to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
Developers should learn about KPIs to measure and improve the impact of their work, such as tracking application performance (e.g., response time, error rates), team productivity (e.g., deployment frequency, code quality), or business outcomes (e.g., user engagement, revenue). This is crucial in roles involving DevOps, project management, or data-driven development to align technical efforts with organizational goals and demonstrate value.