14 customisable OKR examples for Code
What are Code OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Code to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Code OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Feel free to explore our tools:
- Use our free OKR generator
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Our customisable Code OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Code Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to substantially reduce technical debt across all projects
Substantially reduce technical debt across all projects
Achieve 95% test code coverage to identify and correct hidden bugs
Use a code coverage tool to measure efficiency
Refactor poorly covered code sections
Write comprehensive unit tests for each function or component
Decrease codebase complexity by 25% using refactoring techniques
Implement effective refactoring techniques to simplify code
Regularly review and optimize code to maintain simplicity
Identify redundant and inefficient code for elimination
Conduct bi-weekly code reviews to identify and solve 30% of debt issues
Schedule bi-weekly code review sessions
Identify issues contributing to code debt
Implement solutions for 30% of identified issues
2. OKRs to improve code quality through effective code reviews
Improve code quality through effective code reviews
Reduce average time taken to complete code reviews
Set clear expectations and guidelines for code reviews
Use automated tools for code analysis and review to enhance efficiency
Implement a peer review process to streamline code reviews
Provide regular code review training sessions for team members
Implement and track improvements in code review feedback incorporation rate
Conduct a survey to collect feedback from developers on barriers to incorporating code review feedback
Analyze the survey results to identify the common barriers to incorporating code review feedback
Implement a tracking system to monitor and measure the improvements in code review feedback incorporation rate
Develop a training program to address the identified barriers and improve feedback incorporation rate
Increase team members' satisfaction with code review process
Increase average number of bugs caught through code review per week
3. OKRs to mobile and QR code integration
4. OKRs to implement automation testing across development platform and code
Implement automation testing across development platform and code
Identify and list 100% of testable features within the existing code base
Review entire code base to identify testable features
Create a comprehensive list of these features
Confirm all identified features are indeed testable
Create and document comprehensive automated test scripts for 70% of identified features
Develop comprehensive automated test scripts
Identify key features requiring automated test scripts
Document tested features and script process
Achieve a 95% success rate in detecting and reporting bugs through automation tests
Implement automated testing tools to highlight software errors
Train team members on analyzing automated test results
Regularly update and refine automated test scripts
5. OKRs to qR code integration
Successfully integrate QR code technology into our product offering
Test and ensure 99% accurate scanning of integrated QR codes
Develop rigorous testing protocols for QR code accuracy
Review and analyse test results to identify improvements
Conduct repeated accuracy tests on integrated QR codes
Train 100% of our team on QR code product feature updates and functionalities
Identify required updates and functionalities for QR code product training
Develop comprehensive training materials for team members
Schedule and conduct training sessions for all team members
Implement QR code functionality on at least 90% of our products
Design QR codes for each eligible product
Research and select a suitable QR code generation system
Integrate QR codes with product packaging design
6. OKRs to enhance efficiency and productivity in development within the team
Enhance efficiency and productivity in development within the team
Improve problem-solving capabilities by 40% in resolving coding issues
Seek mentorship from senior coders for guidance
Practice resolving issues with more complex code
Enroll in advanced coding and problem-solving workshops
Deliver four high-quality projects within agreed upon timelines and standards
Maintain continual progress monitoring for quality assurance
Establish clear timelines and standards for each project
Implement effective communication amongst project team members
Increase engagement and participation in weekly team development reviews by 100%
Send reminder notifications prior to weekly development review meetings
Incentivize active participation with rewards recognizing valuable input
Ensure agenda topics are relevant and engaging for all team members
7. OKRs to elevate overall test coverage across all features
Elevate overall test coverage across all features
Implement a process for monitoring and increasing test coverage on an ongoing basis
Implement a continuous test coverage monitoring system
Develop strategies to continuously improve test coverage
Identify existing areas lacking sufficient test coverage
Identify and address 30% of areas with low test coverage across existing features
Prioritize these features based on importance
Identify features with less than 70% test coverage
Develop and implement tests to increase coverage
Achieve 70% code coverage for all new features developed in the next quarter
Conduct reviews and refactoring sessions to improve coverage
Implement mandatory unit tests for all newly developed features
Monitor code coverage regularly using suitable tools
8. OKRs to implement unit-testing in Mid-Office
Implement unit-testing in Mid-Office
Develop a comprehensive unit testing plan within 4 weeks
Schedule and delegate testing tasks
Identify all functionalities for testing
Draft a detailed unit testing procedure
Train the team on unit-testing best practices and tools by 6 weeks
Schedule and conduct weekly team training sessions for 6 weeks
Develop a comprehensive training program on unit-testing practices
Identify appropriate unit-testing software and tools for training
Achieve 80% code coverage with unit tests by the end of the quarter
Write effective tests for identified sections
Identify sections of code lacking unit tests
Regularly run and adjust tests for improvement
9. OKRs to conduct regular penetration testing and code reviews
Improve security through regular penetration testing and code reviews
Ensure all critical vulnerabilities found in penetration testing are remediated within 2 weeks
Conduct code reviews for all new features and major changes before deployment
Implement at least 80% of code review recommendations within the next release cycle
Increase the frequency of penetration testing from once a quarter to twice a month
10. OKRs to streamline testing process for new features
Streamline testing process for new features
Train 100% of the testing team on efficient, newly-introduced testing procedures
Monitor and evaluate the team’s understanding post-training
Identify the updated testing procedures for training
Organise comprehensive training sessions for the team
Implement automated testing for 70% of new features
Develop automated testing scripts for the features
Integrate tests into the development process
Identify new features viable for automated testing
Decrease the average feature testing time by 35%
Implement automated testing for common test scenarios
Train team on efficient testing strategies
Conduct regular code reviews to identify issues early
11. OKRs to migrate to a new technology
Our JS codebase has migrated to TypeScript
Reduce the use of "any" type by 30%
75% of our JS repositories are now using TypeScript
80% of frontend developers have gone through TypeScript training
12. OKRs to increase code quality
Demonstrate incredible standards in code quality
100% of pull requests are reviewed by 2 developers
75% of the developers have gone through QA training
100% of repositories are using code linting and static code analysis
Reduce the percentage of QA-related broken builds by 60%
13. OKRs to enhance technical proficiency and efficiency in software development
Enhance technical proficiency and efficiency in software development
Improve code efficiency by reducing average debugging time by 25%
Implement regular peer code reviews to catch errors early
Provide training on more advanced debugging tools
Adopt test-driven development practices
Complete four advanced programming courses relevant to job role
Enroll in the identified courses
Identify four advanced programming courses relevant to job role
Consistently engage in coursework until completion
Implement at least three new features in the ongoing project, positively impacting user experience
Identify three potential enhancements based on user feedback
Code and test the new features thoroughly
Deploy updates and collect user feedback
14. OKRs to enhance Developer Quality
Enhance Developer Quality
Foster collaboration by establishing cross-functional teams to deliver one successful project
Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of each team member to ensure clarity
Facilitate regular communication and meetings among team members to encourage collaboration
Identify key individuals from different departments to form cross-functional teams
Provide the necessary resources and support to enable teams to successfully deliver the project
Enhance technical skills through monthly training sessions with at least 90% attendance
Monitor and track attendance of each team member for training sessions
Provide relevant and informative training materials for each session
Communicate the importance of attending training sessions to all team members
Establish a monthly schedule for training sessions
Increase code quality by implementing code review process and achieving an average rating of 4 out of 5
Establish a designated code review team to review and provide constructive feedback on code submissions
Implement a systematic code review process and ensure all code changes undergo thorough review
Define clear coding guidelines and standards to be followed during the code review process
Regularly measure and track the code review ratings, identifying areas of improvement and addressing them
Improve efficiency by decreasing average bug fix time to less than 24 hours
Code OKR best practices to boost success
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
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Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to turn your Code OKRs in a strategy map
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.
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If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Code OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to successfully launch MVP of X new website to the public
OKRs to build a robust data pipeline utilizing existing tools
OKRs to minimize customer churn for Customer Service Team
OKRs to boost efficiency, unify team, and grow account base
OKRs to master JavaScript fundamentals and apply them in real-life coding projects
OKRs to streamline the process of lab coat requests
OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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