This is a framework to measure developer productivity, similar to the DORA Framework. Unlike that framework however, it is more high-level.
SPACE stands for five dimensions of developer productivity. I’ll also attempt to map them to the Productivity Framework’s mental model.
| Dimension | Description | Productivity Framework Mental Model |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction and well-being | How happy and motivated are developers? | N/A |
| Performance | The outcome of a system or process | Outcome |
| Activity | Quantity of work done, measured by outputs and actions | Effort |
| Communication and collaboration | How easy it is to share ideas and collaborate with teammates? | N/A |
| Efficiency and flow | Degree to which software developers can progress in their tasks | Output |