Lead Time for Changes
Source: content/manual/06-glossary/metrics/lead-time-for-changes.md
Definition
Elapsed time from code committed to running successfully in production.
Why it matters
Shorter lead time increases learning speed, reduces context switching, and reveals process bottlenecks.
Common pitfalls
- Measuring from ticket start instead of commit.
- Ignoring wait states (reviews, approvals, deploy queues).