In SPACE Framework: 5 Metrics That Actually Work, Csaba Okrona explains the five dimensions of the SPACE framework for developer productivity. For each dimension he presents examples of real-life indicators.

Satisfaction and Well-being: The Foundation

• Work-life balance metrics (after-hours commits, weekend work patterns)
• Team survey responses about job satisfaction
• Voluntary overtime trends
• Project ownership satisfaction
• Learning and growth opportunities

Performance: Outcomes Over Output

• Feature adoption rates
• Customer impact metrics
• System reliability improvements
• Technical debt reduction impact
• Time-to-value for new features

Activity: The Daily Reality

• Time distribution across different types of work
• Code review participation patterns
• Documentation contributions
• Technical design involvement
• Mentorship and knowledge sharing activities

Communication and Collaboration: The Force Multiplier

• Code review response times
• Cross-team collaboration frequency
• Knowledge sharing effectiveness
• Documentation quality and usage
• Meeting efficiency ratings

Efficiency and Flow: The Productivity Engine

• Time blocked on dependencies
• Context switching frequency
• Deployment pipeline efficiency
• Build time trends
• Interruption patterns