Explains the SPACE meta-framework for measuring developer productivity across Satisfaction, Performance, Activity, Communication, and Efficiency dimensions.
A developer explains why they limit AI use in programming, citing the difficulty of verifying AI-generated code without a proper mental model.
Explores the relationship between developer productivity and joy, arguing that workplace friction reduces both and that embracing fun can boost creativity.
Interview with Sema CEO Matt Van Itallie on using generative AI for code analysis, developer productivity, and explaining software to non-technical executives.
A curated playlist of on-demand DevOps and Developer Productivity sessions from AWS re:Invent 2024, covering AI, IaC, CI/CD, and security.
A first look at Microsoft Dev Home, a new tool aiming to simplify developer setup and boost productivity on Windows.
A developer's personal blog entry sharing books, articles, and resources on programming, software engineering philosophy, and productivity.
A DevEx engineer explains the role of Developer Experience, focusing on making software intuitive and joyful for developers, both internal and external.
A curated playlist of on-demand DevOps and Developer Productivity sessions from AWS re:Invent 2022, covering tools, best practices, and new services.
A manager's guide to handling engineers who prioritize low-impact side tasks, balancing motivation with business needs.
Explores the benefits of hot reloading for Swift/iOS development, comparing it to other platforms and discussing its potential to save significant development time.
Explains the critical role of good documentation in software development, highlighting its benefits for maintenance, onboarding, and knowledge transfer.
A software engineer reflects on leaving Buffer after 4.5 years to join Netflix, discussing career growth, transitioning to infrastructure work, and seeking new challenges.
An engineering manager debates the feasibility of measuring individual developer productivity, arguing against simplistic metrics in creative technical work.
The article argues for intentionally adding friction in development workflows to improve code quality and performance, using npm as a key example.
Explores how sleep deprivation negatively impacts software developers' coding abilities and productivity, comparing it to sleep-deprived doctors.
A developer argues for using the terminal over GUIs for efficiency, customization, and the compounding benefits of aliases and scripts.
A developer discusses strategies to combat feeling overwhelmed by the constant influx of new technologies and learning demands.
A developer shares a productivity tip: asking for help online when stuck on a coding problem, then sleeping, often leads to a solution by morning.
Introducing paypal-scripts, a zero-config tool for PayPal developers inspired by create-react-app to boost productivity.
