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# Lead Time for Changes

Time from first commit to production deployment (DORA metric)

Time from first commit on a ticket to production deployment. One of the four DORA metrics. Elite performers: <1 day. Measures end-to-end efficiency of the delivery pipeline.

Related terms

Change lead time

[‹ Change Failure Rate](./change-failure-rate)

[Cycle Time ›](./cycle-time)

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