Martin Fowler 11/18/2025

My Foreword to "Frictionless"

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Martin Fowler introduces the book 'Frictionless' by Nicole and Abi, which tackles software developer productivity. He critiques common, flawed metrics programs and praises the book's approach of identifying and removing friction points that slow developers down. The book's framework focuses on improving Developer Experience through three key elements: rapid feedback loops, maintaining a flow state, and managing cognitive load.

My Foreword to "Frictionless"

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