Where We're Going Wrong with Developer Productivity

Explore a science-backed approach to developer productivity in this insightful conference talk from leadDev London 2023. Delve into the concept of "developer thriving" as Catherine Hicks challenges common misconceptions about measuring productivity in the tech industry. Discover why traditional metrics like lines of code and harsh code reviews can be misleading and potentially damaging. Learn about the findings from a comprehensive study involving over 1,200 developers, and gain valuable insights into more effective and scientific methods for understanding and enhancing productivity in engineering organizations. Uncover the three myths about productivity that may be holding the industry back, and explore better ways for engineering leaders and developers to approach this crucial aspect of software development.

Where we’re going wrong with developer productivity | Catherine Hicks at leadDev London 2023