Code Climate Named #1 in Software Development Analytics Tools — G2 Mid-Market Grid

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Code Climate is proud to announce Velocity’s ranking as #1 in Software Development Analytics Tools in G2’s Mid-Market Grid (reviews from mid-size companies of 51-1,000 employees), and #2 for G2’s Grid® Report for Software Development Analytics Tools, earning us two Leader badges. Velocity has also ranked top-3 in five different reports for Winter 2023.

December 13, 2022

G2, the world’s largest marketplace for software, just released their 2023 list of best software products.

Our customers have recognized us as leaders in best-in-class software products and experiences. Our ranking is based on reviews from actual Code Climate customers who’ve used Velocity to successfully address pain points of their engineering teams.

Here’s what our customers are saying about Velocity:

“Velocity has enabled us to measure the effectiveness of process changes, as well as identify the operational bottlenecks that would otherwise have gone unnoticed. It helps us create key results by which we can measure the effectiveness of changes we make in our development cycles. We have identified methods of reducing our overall Cycle Time thanks to these insights.” — Ross Finkelstein, Director, Delivery at Wattpad

“The main problem that Code Climate is solving is how we can create a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Velocity is helping us to streamline our code delivery, providing us with actionable metrics that our managerial team can use to set SMART goals for the engineering teams. We also like the customer success team that has been helping us. They have been very collaborative and supportive.” — Euclides F., Head of DevSecOps (LATAM)

For more testimonials or to leave your own review of Velocity, visit our G2 page.

Why a Strategy Matters

At the heart of every successful software engineering team is a drive for three things:

1. A culture of continuous improvement
2. The ability to move from idea to impact quickly, frequently, and with confidence
3. A software organization delivering meaningful value

These goals sound simple enough, but in reality, achieving them requires more than just wishing for better performance. It takes data, action, and, most importantly, a cultural shift. And here's the catch: those three things don't come together by accident.

In my experience, whenever a large-scale change fails, there's one common denominator: a lack of a cohesive strategy. Every time I’ve witnessed a failed attempt at implementing new technology or making a big shift, the missing piece was always that strategic foundation. Without a clear, aligned strategy, you're not just wasting resources—you’re creating frustration across the entire organization.

Step 1: Define Your Purpose

The first step in any successful engineering insights strategy is defining why you're doing this in the first place. If you're rolling out developer productivity metrics or an insights platform, you need to make sure there’s alignment on the purpose across the board.

Step 2: Understand Your People

Once the purpose is clear, the next step is to think about who will be involved in this journey. You have to consider the following:

1. Who will be using the developer productivity tool/insights platform?
2. Are these hands-on developers or executives looking for high-level insights?
3. Who else in the organization might need access to the data, like finance or operations teams?

It’s also crucial to account for organizational changes.

Step 3: Define Your Process

The next key component is process—a step that many organizations overlook. It's easy to say, "We have the data now," but then what happens? What do you expect people to do with the data once it’s available? And how do you track if those actions are leading to improvement?

Step 4: Program and Rollout Strategy

The next piece of the puzzle is your program and rollout strategy. It’s easy to roll out an engineering insights platform and expect people to just log in and start using it, but that’s not enough.

Step 5: Choose Your Platform Wisely

And finally, we come to the platform itself. It’s the shiny object that many organizations focus on first, but as I’ve said before, it’s the last piece of the puzzle, not the first. Engineering insights platforms like Code Climate are powerful tools, but they can’t solve the problem of a poorly defined strategy.

Looking Ahead

To build a successful engineering insights strategy, you need to go beyond just installing a tool. An insights platform can only work if it’s supported by a clear purpose, the right people, a well-defined process, and a program that rolls it out effectively. The combination of these elements will ensure that your insights platform isn’t just a dashboard—it becomes a powerful driver of change and improvement in your organization.

Remember, a successful software engineering insights strategy isn’t just about the tool. It’s about building a culture of data-driven decision-making, fostering continuous improvement, and aligning all your teams toward achieving business outcomes. When you get that right, the value of engineering insights becomes clear.

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