LinearB

What is LinearB?

LinearB is a comprehensive engineering productivity platform designed to transform software development processes by providing real-time data and actionable insights. It integrates seamlessly with existing tools like GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver detailed engineering metrics such as DORA metrics, cycle time, and throughput. LinearB leverages AI workflows and automation to optimize developer productivity, streamline code reviews, and enforce best practices, enabling teams to identify bottlenecks and improve delivery predictability at scale.

Key Features

• AI-Powered Workflow Automation

  Automates repetitive tasks such as assigning reviewers, labeling pull requests, and auto-merging safe changes to speed up development cycles.

• Comprehensive Engineering Metrics

  Provides real-time visibility into key metrics like cycle time, throughput, and DORA metrics to help teams track performance and identify bottlenecks.

• Developer Experience Enhancements

  Includes WorkerB, a developer assistant that delivers contextual notifications and actionable insights within existing tools to foster continuous improvement.

• Customizable Team and Project Settings

  Allows teams to configure workflows, metrics, and notifications to align with their unique development processes and goals.

• Integration with Popular Dev Tools

  Supports Git providers (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket), project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps), CI/CD platforms, and communication channels like Slack and Microsoft Teams.

• Role-Based Access Control

  Ensures data security and appropriate access through a permissions model ranging from viewers to admins.

Use Cases

• Engineering Productivity Optimization : Engineering leaders use LinearB to measure and improve team delivery speed and quality by identifying process inefficiencies and tracking improvement goals.
• Automated Code Review Management : Teams automate the assignment and review of pull requests to reduce cycle times and improve code quality.
• Project Delivery Forecasting : Product and engineering managers gain confidence in release planning through data-driven insights into project progress and risks.
• Developer Experience Improvement : Developers receive real-time, actionable feedback and notifications that help them focus on high-impact work and reduce context switching.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Facilitates alignment between engineering and business teams by correlating technical metrics with strategic goals.

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