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Introducing Core 4: The best way to measure and improve your product velocity

Lenny's Newsletter · 21h

Lenny’s Newsletter introduces **Core 4**, a new framework for measuring and improving product velocity, developed by experts behind DORA, SPACE, and DevEx. Unlike previous frameworks, Core 4 provides a **practical, unified approach** to tracking developer productivity across four key dimensions: **Speed, Quality, Effectiveness, and Impact**. Companies like Dropbox and Intercom have already implemented it with success. The framework balances **quantitative and qualitative metrics**, helping teams make data-driven decisions without sacrificing developer experience. Organizations can use surveys and workflow data to establish baselines, track improvements, and **link efficiency gains to business impact**. The newsletter also includes benchmarks, templates, and real-world case studies to help teams adopt and refine Core 4 for continuous improvement. 🚀