Throughput Metrics
Throughput metrics are quantitative measures used to assess the rate at which a system, process, or team completes work or processes items over a specific period. They are commonly applied in software development, operations, and business contexts to evaluate efficiency, performance, and productivity. Examples include the number of tasks completed per sprint, transactions processed per second, or features delivered per month.
Developers should learn and use throughput metrics to monitor and optimize system performance, identify bottlenecks, and make data-driven decisions for process improvements. They are essential in agile and DevOps environments for tracking team velocity, ensuring reliable service delivery, and meeting SLAs (Service Level Agreements) in production systems.