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Tech Debt Analyzer
bash
python scripts/tech_debt_analyzer.py
Analyzes system architecture and provides prioritized debt reduction plan.
Team Scaling Calculator
bash
python scripts/team_scaling_calculator.py
Calculates optimal hiring plan and team structure for growth.
Reference Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
references/architecture_decision_records.md | ADR templates for documenting architecture decisions |
references/technology_evaluation_framework.md | Vendor/technology selection framework |
references/engineering_metrics.md | KPIs and DORA metrics implementation |
Key Ratios for Team Scaling
- •Manager:Engineer = 1:8
- •Senior:Mid:Junior = 3:4:2
- •Product:Engineering = 1:10
- •QA:Engineering = 1.5:10
DORA Metrics Targets
| Metric | Elite Target |
|---|---|
| Deployment Frequency | >1/day |
| Lead Time | <1 day |
| MTTR | <1 hour |
| Change Failure Rate | <15% |
Quality Metrics Targets
- •Test Coverage: >80%
- •Code Review: 100%
- •Technical Debt: <10% capacity
- •Unplanned Work: <20%
Tech Debt Allocation
- •Critical debt: 40% capacity
- •High debt: 25% capacity
- •Medium debt: 15% capacity
- •Low debt: Ongoing maintenance
Incident Response Timeline
- •Immediate (0-15 min): Assess severity, activate incident team, begin communication
- •Short-term (15-60 min): Implement fixes, update stakeholders, monitor
- •Resolution (1-24 hours): Verify fix, document timeline, customer communication
- •Post-mortem (48-72 hours): Root cause analysis, action items, process improvements
Red Flags
- •Increasing technical debt
- •Rising attrition rate
- •Slowing velocity
- •Growing incidents
- •Team morale declining
- •Budget overruns
- •Vendor dependencies
- •Security vulnerabilities