Accelerate

The definitive research-backed guide to building high-performing technology organizations. Forsgren, Humble, and Kim present findings from four years of State of DevOps research, identifying 24 key capabilities that predict software delivery performance and business outcomes. The book bridges the gap between academic research and practical engineering leadership.

Why Start Here

Accelerate is Forsgren’s signature work and the one that cemented her reputation as the leading researcher in DevOps and software delivery performance. The book represents the culmination of years of survey data collected from thousands of professionals, analyzed with rigorous statistical methods. It is the essential starting point for understanding her contributions to the field.

What to Expect

A 288-page book in two parts. The first covers what high-performing teams do differently, written accessibly for a general audience. The second dives into research methodology for readers who want to understand the statistical foundations. Most readers focus on part one. Winner of the Shingo Publication Award.