The DORA dashboard is your central view for understanding how your team is delivering against its goals. This guide walks through each section so you can quickly interpret the data and take action.
Dashboard Overview
When you open Metrics > DORA, you will see four metric cards across the top of the page — one for each DORA metric. Each card displays:
- Current value — The metric for the selected time period (e.g., “4 deploys this week”).
- Performance badge — One of four indicators: Exceeding, On Track, At Risk, or Missing. These are calculated by comparing your actual numbers against your delivery profile targets.
- Trend arrow — Shows whether the metric is improving or declining relative to the previous period.
Trend Charts
Below the summary cards, each metric has a trend chart spanning the selected date range (default: last 30 days). Use these charts to:
- Spot patterns — Look for recurring dips that align with sprint boundaries, holidays, or on-call rotations.
- Identify regressions — A sustained downward trend in deployment frequency or an upward trend in change failure rate signals a process issue worth investigating.
- Validate improvements — After making a process change, check whether the trend line shifts in the expected direction over the following weeks.
Delivery Model Groups
The dashboard groups metrics by delivery model — continuous deployment or scheduled releases — depending on how your delivery profile is configured. Each group shows its own set of charts and performance badges, so teams with different workflows can be evaluated on their own terms.
Filtering and Time Range
Use the controls at the top of the dashboard to adjust your view:
- Team or service group — Narrow the dashboard to a specific team or product area.
- Date range — Switch between 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day windows to see short-term activity or long-term trends.
Responding to At Risk and Missing Indicators
When a metric shows At Risk or Missing, drill into the underlying data by clicking the metric card. This opens a detail view with individual deployments, incidents, or PRs that contributed to the score. Start by reviewing the most recent entries to understand what changed, then discuss findings in your next retrospective.