{"id":245268,"date":"2025-02-09T15:41:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T15:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/"},"modified":"2025-02-09T15:41:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T15:41:15","slug":"software-kpis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Software KPIs to Track"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"336cb5b64765e27a1a6c1bb71b941f1a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- above content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"5864845439\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     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href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#Financial_Metrics_for_Software_Projects\" >Financial Metrics for Software Projects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#Sprint_Velocity_and_Agile_Development_KPIs\" >Sprint Velocity and Agile Development KPIs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#System_Reliability_and_Performance_Metrics\" >System Reliability and Performance Metrics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#Project_Delivery_and_Time_Management_Tracking\" >Project Delivery and Time Management Tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#Innovation_and_Growth_Measurement\" >Innovation and Growth Measurement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#Operational_Excellence_and_Deployment_Metrics\" >Operational Excellence and Deployment Metrics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#How_Often_Should_KPIS_Be_Reviewed_and_Adjusted_for_Optimal_Performance_Tracking\" >How Often Should KPIS Be Reviewed and Adjusted for Optimal Performance Tracking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#What_Tools_Are_Most_Effective_for_Automating_KPI_Data_Collection\" >What Tools Are Most Effective for Automating KPI Data Collection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#How_Do_KPIS_Differ_Between_Startups_and_Established_Software_Companies\" >How Do KPIS Differ Between Startups and Established Software Companies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#Should_Different_Teams_Within_the_Organization_Have_Separate_KPI_Targets\" >Should Different Teams Within the Organization Have Separate KPI Targets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#How_Can_KPIS_Be_Aligned_With_Remote_and_Distributed_Development_Teams\" >How Can KPIS Be Aligned With Remote and Distributed Development Teams?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/software-kpis\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights\"><\/span>Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Code quality metrics like Defect Density and Cyclomatic Complexity reveal software reliability and maintainability status.<\/li>\n<li>Deployment Frequency and Mean Change Lead Time measure team efficiency in delivering software updates.<\/li>\n<li>Customer satisfaction indicators including Net Promoter Score and Retention Rate track user experience and loyalty.<\/li>\n<li>Financial metrics such as ROI and Technical Debt Ratio assess project sustainability and profitability.<\/li>\n<li>Response Time and Transactions Per Second monitor software performance and operational efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Key_Performance_Indicators_in_Software_Development\"><\/span>Understanding Key Performance Indicators in Software Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever played a game where you keep score to see how well you&#039;re doing? That&#039;s exactly what <strong>KPIs<\/strong> are in <strong>software development<\/strong> &#8211; they&#039;re like <strong>scorecards<\/strong> that help us track how well we&#039;re making computer programs!<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like this: when you&#039;re playing basketball, you count your baskets to know if you&#039;re winning, right? In software development, we count things too! We look at how quickly we write code (that&#039;s like counting how fast you can shoot hoops), how well teams work together (like passing the ball to teammates), and how many <strong>mistakes<\/strong> we catch (like keeping track of fouls).<\/p>\n<p>I use KPIs every day to make sure my software team is doing their best work. These metrics are essential because they help maintain <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/trio.dev\/kpi-software-development\/\">high-quality software delivery<\/a> and ensure projects finish on time.<\/p>\n<p>What do you think we should <strong>measure first<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Code_Quality_and_Testing_Metrics_That_Matter\"><\/span>Code Quality and Testing Metrics That Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#039;s talk about <strong>keeping score<\/strong> on our code, just like scoring points in a video game! When I write computer programs, I need to make sure they&#039;re super good &#8211; like making sure your LEGO creation is sturdy and awesome.<\/p>\n<p>I use special tools that help me count how many mistakes are in my code (that&#039;s called <strong>defect density<\/strong> &#8211; think of it like counting wrong pieces in a puzzle).<\/p>\n<p>I also check how complicated my code is (that&#039;s <strong>cyclomatic complexity<\/strong> &#8211; imagine counting twists and turns in a maze).<\/p>\n<p>Want to know something cool? I <strong>test my code<\/strong> just like you might test a new toy! I make sure it doesn&#039;t break (reliability), works fast (response time), and <strong>makes users happy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s like being a detective who makes sure everything works perfectly! A key part of my job is watching how many <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metridev.com\/metrics\/software-performance-indicators-key-metrics-to-track\/\">transactions per second<\/a> my software can handle.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Team_Performance_and_Productivity_Indicators\"><\/span>Team Performance and Productivity Indicators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When teams work together to make software, they need special ways to keep score &#8211; just like tracking points in soccer! I&#039;ll show you four super important ways we measure how well teams are doing.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center\">What It Means<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center\">Why It&#039;s Cool<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Deployment Frequency<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">How often we share new code<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Like how many times you share snacks with friends<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Cycle Time<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">How long tasks take<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Like timing yourself to solve a puzzle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Velocity<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">How much work gets done<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Like counting homework assignments finished<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Mean Change Lead Time<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Time from writing to using code<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Like waiting for cookies to bake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Have you ever timed yourself doing something? That&#039;s what we do with code! When teams measure these things, they can work faster and better &#8211; just like practicing helps you get better at sports or games. The best teams focus on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stackoverflow.blog\/2021\/11\/29\/the-four-engineering-metrics-that-will-streamline-your-software-delivery\/\">engineering outcomes<\/a> rather than just counting how many tasks each person completes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measuring_Customer_Success_and_Satisfaction\"><\/span>Measuring Customer Success and Satisfaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making great <strong>software<\/strong> is a lot like running a super-fun ice cream shop! Just like you want your customers to love their ice cream flavors, you want users to love your software too.<\/p>\n<p>Let me show you how we check if they&#039;re happy!<\/p>\n<p>We use something called <strong>metrics<\/strong> &#8211; they&#039;re like secret report cards for our software. Have you ever given your friend&#039;s lemonade stand a rating from 1 to 10? That&#039;s kind of like our <strong>Net Promoter Score<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>We also look at how many people keep using our software (that&#039;s called <strong>retention<\/strong>), just like counting how many kids come back to your lemonade stand every day.<\/p>\n<p>And guess what? We measure something called <strong>Customer Lifetime Value<\/strong> &#8211; it&#039;s like adding up all the times someone buys ice cream from your shop over a whole year! One important thing we track is the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/userguiding.com\/blog\/customer-success-metrics\">churn rate<\/a> to see how many customers stop using our software.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Metrics_for_Software_Projects\"><\/span>Financial Metrics for Software Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Managing money in software projects is like being a <strong>master chef<\/strong> in your kitchen!<\/p>\n<p>You&#039;ve got to measure your ingredients (costs), follow your recipe (budget), and make sure everything comes out <strong>delicious<\/strong> (profitable). Just like cooking, it&#039;s all about keeping track of what you&#039;re using!<\/p>\n<p>Regular monitoring of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stafiz.com\/en\/project-monitoring-12-financial-kpi\">margin on completion<\/a> helps identify potential financial issues early on.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the super important <strong>money numbers<\/strong> I always watch:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost Performance Index (CPI) &#8211; shows if we&#039;re using our money wisely<\/li>\n<li>Return on Investment (ROI) &#8211; tells us if our project is making good money<\/li>\n<li>Technical Debt Ratio &#8211; like keeping our kitchen clean as we cook!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to know something cool?<\/p>\n<p>I use <strong>earned value tracking<\/strong> just like counting cookies in a jar &#8211; it helps me see how many we&#039;ve made compared to how many we planned!<\/p>\n<p>Isn&#039;t it fun when numbers tell a story?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sprint_Velocity_and_Agile_Development_KPIs\"><\/span>Sprint Velocity and Agile Development KPIs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since I love playing sports with my friends, I think of <strong>sprint velocity<\/strong> like keeping score in a game! It&#039;s how we track how much work our team gets done in each sprint &#8211; kind of like counting how many baskets you make in basketball practice.<\/p>\n<p>Want to know something cool? Just like you might keep track of your high scores in video games, we measure our team&#039;s performance using special numbers called <strong>KPIs<\/strong>. These are like report cards for our projects!<\/p>\n<p>We look at things like velocity (our speed at finishing tasks), <strong>burndown<\/strong> (how quickly we complete our to-do list), and <strong>availability<\/strong> (who&#039;s ready to help). Teams use the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nutcache.com\/blog\/new-sprint-kpis-velocity-chart-scrum-roles-and-much-more\/\">Fibonacci sequence<\/a> for estimating story points to measure complexity and effort more accurately.<\/p>\n<p>The best part? When we track these numbers, we can <strong>predict how long<\/strong> future projects will take &#8211; just like you can guess how long it&#039;ll take to finish your homework!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"System_Reliability_and_Performance_Metrics\"><\/span>System Reliability and Performance Metrics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you&#039;re playing with your favorite toy, don&#039;t you want it to work perfectly every time? That&#039;s exactly what <strong>system reliability<\/strong> is all about! Just like making sure your toy car&#039;s wheels spin smoothly, we need to check if our computer systems are <strong>running well<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These metrics help teams maintain <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blameless.com\/blog\/6-software-reliability-metrics-that-matter\">customer trust<\/a> through data-driven decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the super important things we measure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How long things work before they break (like counting how many times you can bounce a ball)<\/li>\n<li>How quickly we can fix problems (like putting a Band-Aid on a scrape)<\/li>\n<li>How often things go wrong (like counting dropped ice cream scoops)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Think of <strong>reliability metrics<\/strong> as a report card for computers! We track things like <strong>uptime<\/strong> (when systems are awake and ready) and <strong>response time<\/strong> (how fast they answer).<\/p>\n<p>Isn&#039;t it cool how we can measure all this stuff?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Delivery_and_Time_Management_Tracking\"><\/span>Project Delivery and Time Management Tracking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Delivering software projects is like building with LEGO blocks! You need the right pieces in the right order to make something awesome. I track how often we add new pieces (that&#039;s <strong>deployment frequency<\/strong>) and how long it takes to build something cool (we call that <strong>lead time<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>Want to know a secret? I use special counters, like keeping track of how many ice cream scoops you&#039;ve eaten! We count things like <strong>completed tasks<\/strong> and <strong>developer happiness<\/strong>. It&#039;s like <strong>scoring points<\/strong> in your favorite video game &#8211; the higher, the better!<\/p>\n<p>I always start small, just like when you learn to ride a bike. First, we watch a few important numbers, then add more as we get better. Our team uses <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/getdx.com\/blog\/software-development-kpis\/\">story points per sprint<\/a> to make sure everyone has the right amount of work.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever kept score in a game? That&#039;s exactly what we&#039;re doing, but with our software projects!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Innovation_and_Growth_Measurement\"><\/span>Innovation and Growth Measurement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I love measuring how our software team comes up with cool new ideas &#8211; it&#039;s just like counting <strong>magical sparks<\/strong> in a wizard&#039;s workshop!<\/p>\n<p>You know how you keep track of your baseball card collection? Well, I do something similar with our team&#039;s <strong>amazing inventions<\/strong> and discoveries.<\/p>\n<p>Regular monitoring of these metrics helps us <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vocean.com\/innovation-kpis\/\">optimize innovation strategies<\/a> effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Here are three super fun things I love to measure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How many brand-new ideas pop up each month (like counting jellybeans in a jar!)<\/li>\n<li>How fast we can turn a brilliant idea into something real (like baking cookies)<\/li>\n<li>How much money we make from our awesome new creations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to know something neat? Sometimes it takes lots of tries before we get it just right &#8211; just like learning to ride a bike!<\/p>\n<p>I track everything from <strong>tiny improvements<\/strong> to big, <strong>game-changing ideas<\/strong> that make our software extra special.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operational_Excellence_and_Deployment_Metrics\"><\/span>Operational Excellence and Deployment Metrics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we&#039;ve explored all those neat inventions, let&#039;s check out how our <strong>software team<\/strong> works &#8211; it&#039;s like watching a busy kitchen making your favorite pizza!<\/p>\n<p>I keep track of how fast and well my team creates software using <strong>special measurements<\/strong>. Think of it like timing how quickly you can solve a puzzle!<\/p>\n<p>We look at things like how many <strong>mistakes<\/strong> we make (just like counting wrong moves in a game), how <strong>happy our customers<\/strong> are (like getting a thumbs up from friends), and how often we add cool new features (similar to getting new levels in your video games).<\/p>\n<p>We also watch how quickly we can <strong>fix problems<\/strong> &#8211; it&#039;s like when you drop your ice cream cone and need to get a new one fast! Using strategies like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boc-group.com\/en\/blog\/bpm\/measuring-and-monitoring-operational-excellence\/\">Total Quality Management<\/a> helps us get better at what we do every day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_Should_KPIS_Be_Reviewed_and_Adjusted_for_Optimal_Performance_Tracking\"><\/span>How Often Should KPIS Be Reviewed and Adjusted for Optimal Performance Tracking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I like to check my <strong>KPIs<\/strong> every week when things are new and exciting &#8211; just like checking if my garden plants are growing!<\/p>\n<p>For <strong>bigger projects<\/strong> that are running smoothly, I&#039;ll look at them every three months. Think of it like checking your height &#8211; you don&#039;t need to measure every day, right?<\/p>\n<p>I always use cool <strong>computer tools<\/strong> to keep track, making it super easy to spot any problems quickly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Tools_Are_Most_Effective_for_Automating_KPI_Data_Collection\"><\/span>What Tools Are Most Effective for Automating KPI Data Collection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I&#039;ve found that <strong>AI-powered tools<\/strong> like ClearPoint and Yellowfin make collecting KPI data super easy &#8211; they&#039;re like having a helpful robot assistant!<\/p>\n<p>Cloud platforms like SimpleKPI and Hive are great too, just like storing your toys in a <strong>digital toybox<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Want to <strong>customize everything<\/strong>? Try Mooncamp &#8211; it&#039;s like building with LEGO blocks, where you create exactly what you need.<\/p>\n<p>These tools save time and make tracking fun!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_KPIS_Differ_Between_Startups_and_Established_Software_Companies\"><\/span>How Do KPIS Differ Between Startups and Established Software Companies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I really notice <strong>startups<\/strong> and big software companies <strong>track different things<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Startups are like baby plants &#8211; they need to grow fast, so they watch things like how quickly they&#039;re getting new customers and making money.<\/p>\n<p>Big companies are more like mature trees &#8211; they focus on keeping their <strong>existing customers<\/strong> happy and making sure everything runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s like comparing a sprout to a mighty oak!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_Different_Teams_Within_the_Organization_Have_Separate_KPI_Targets\"><\/span>Should Different Teams Within the Organization Have Separate KPI Targets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I believe different teams should have separate <strong>KPI targets<\/strong>, but they need to <strong>work together<\/strong> like players on a sports team.<\/p>\n<p>Just like how a goalie and forward have different jobs in soccer, each team needs its own <strong>special goals<\/strong>. I make sure these goals fit together like puzzle pieces, though!<\/p>\n<p>When teams have their own targets, they can focus better and do their best work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_KPIS_Be_Aligned_With_Remote_and_Distributed_Development_Teams\"><\/span>How Can KPIS Be Aligned With Remote and Distributed Development Teams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I find that aligning KPIs with remote teams works best when you focus on <strong>clear, measurable goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I&#039;ll track schedule compliance to make sure everyone&#039;s on time, just like watching a clock during a race.<\/p>\n<p>I monitor <strong>task completion rates<\/strong> to see if the team&#039;s getting things done efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>I pay attention to <strong>workflow metrics<\/strong>, like how quickly code gets reviewed, and I keep an eye on the budget to avoid surprises.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we navigate the world of software KPIs, we must also prioritize another critical aspect of our digital lives: <strong>password security<\/strong>. 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