devActivity Performance Review: Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides quick answers to common questions about devActivity's Performance Review feature, helping you understand its capabilities and how to use it effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a performance review for a team member?
Navigate to the "Analytics" section, select "Performance Review," choose the team member, and define the review period. devActivity will then automatically compile the necessary data.
What information is included in a devActivity performance review?
A devActivity performance review includes automatically compiled data on a contributor's activity, such as PRs, code contributions, and other development metrics for the selected period. Premium users also get AI insights.
Can I export performance review reports?
Yes, you can export any generated performance review report as a PDF file for easy sharing, archiving, or offline access.
How can I gather team feedback for a developer's review?
You can send requests to team members through the platform to gather their individual, confidential comments on the developer's performance for the review period. Team members cannot see each other's feedback.
How do I summarize a performance review with actionable goals?
After the review is generated, you can create an "actionable summary" within the platform. This summary allows you to define clear goals based on organizational templates, streamlining the review process.
Where can I view past performance reviews?
All past performance reviews are listed in a table on the Performance Review dashboard, showing details like creation date, review period, reviewee, and reviewer. You can view or delete them from this table.
Who reviewed whom, and when, for a specific period?
The Performance Review dashboard table explicitly displays the 'REVIEWEE' and 'REVIEWER' for each entry, along with the 'DATE CREATED' and 'REVIEW PERIOD', providing a clear audit trail.
