Operations Teams all need metrics. Most the time teams have too many metrics. The key is to clearly understand objective of each metric and how it fits into overall metric strategy. Here is a framework I have built over the years.

I carry a small notepad with me to capture ideas, concepts, or just random points. Here is a list I compiled recently…

A collection of timeless frameworks I have found over the years…

Creating a virtualenv for each project will simplify your life, avoiding version and package conflicts across multiple projects. When you are ready to publish, creating a requirements.txt allows other users to replicate your app or script output (you will thank yourself later).

Generally speaking I remove waste, which in turn can enhance a wide range of experiences. Sounds simple. It actually can be simple, but don’t confuse simple with easy.