Engineering Culture by InfoQ
Emergence of a Chief Developer Experience Role
Nov 10, 2023
Alessandro Cauduro, CDXO, discusses the importance of developer experience, the skills required for leading developer experience, and the role of AI in improving the developer experience. He emphasizes the need for a dedicated C-level role to prioritize developer experience within companies.
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Quick takeaways
- Developer experience is similar to user experience and involves focusing on interfaces, automating tasks, and gathering feedback to make the development process more effective.
- Leading developer experience requires technical skills, understanding the challenges faced by developers, and collaborating with teams to emphasize its importance.
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The Journey to Chief Developer Experience Officer
Alessandro Caldero, the Chief Developer Experience Officer for ASEAN, shares his journey and passion for technology. He started using computers at a young age and became fascinated with what could be built. He continued working in website development and started his own company in 2000. After selling his company in 2020, he took a sabbatical and was approached by the owner of an edge computing platform who recognized the importance of developer experience. Caldero joined the company and together they established a C-level role to prioritize developer experience.
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