Given the sensitivity of this topic, I will refrain from sharing my (colorful) opinions and maintain a professional tone to avoid scrutiny or censure.
If the objective is to boost efficiency and reduce expenses while minimizing negative impacts on the product, one can establish metrics to evaluate the outcome.
By examining metrics such as feature velocity, revenue, SRE, and usage, I believe you'll find the answer to your question.
If the objective is to boost efficiency and reduce expenses while minimizing negative impacts on the product, one can establish metrics to evaluate the outcome.
By examining metrics such as feature velocity, revenue, SRE, and usage, I believe you'll find the answer to your question.