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How Google Measures and Manages Tech Debt
A behind-the-scenes look at how Google approaches technical debt.
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No Single Metric Captures Productivity
Tracking individual developer activity may not be necessary for measuring productivity.
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May 2023
Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid Work
Inefficient processes, too many meetings, and tools are hindering developer productivity.
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A New Approach To Measuring Developer Productivity
From the creators of DX, DORA, and SPACE.
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10 Years of Tech Debt Research
A look at the past, present, and future of tech debt.
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Measuring Flow and Focus
Focus time is a positive predictor of flow.
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Abi Noda
April 2023
Inside Etsy’s Multi-Year DevEx Initiative
An interview with former Etsy CTO, Mike Fisher, on the company’s initiative to improve their developer experience.
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The Effects of Technical Debt on Morale
The presence of tech debt negatively impacts morale. Managing it positively impacts morale.
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The Case Against Measuring Cycle Time
Why I recommend against using cycle time as a measure of engineering performance.
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Hybrid Productivity
What we learned about developer productivity during the pandemic.
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March 2023
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Changing Requirements
Last-minute changes disrupt flow and trigger emotions such as anger, frustration, and anxiety.
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The Causes of Unreliable Software
Organizational complexity was found to be the best predictor of bugs in a software module.
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