In this section we’ll walk through how to use LinearB to identify and verify a process bottleneck. This part is all about using data available in the app to create, test, and confirm hypotheses about where your team can improve.

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The (Real) Problem You’re Trying to Solve

LinearB was designed to help you:

In this section, we’re going to explore how to use the various parts of LinearB to locate and remediate a Cycle Time bottleneck. This is one of the most common use cases for LinearB and solving this problem is a great first step in building a healthier engineering practice.

The Home Dashboard - Where You’ll Start Your Investigation

Activity & Pulse - Finding the Root Cause

Metrics - The Last Piece of the Puzzle

In the next chapter you’ll learn how to use LinearB, Benchmarks, and Team Goals to create an improvement plan and track your progress.

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