The volume of activity taking place in engineering teams can be mind-boggling, making engineering teams rather difficult to manage. Successful engineering managers, however, are adept at steering their teams to success by tactfully monitoring and using software metrics.
Software metrics enable visibility, and acquiring a complete understanding of the software delivery process from concept to production can help in the discovery of bottlenecks or process concerns that, when solved or optimized, can enhance the engineering team's health and efficiency.