D2DO265: How Do We Measure Developer Experience?

Kristen Foster Marks, Head of Developer Experience at Depot, shares her insights on the complex nature of Developer Experience, or DevEx. She discusses the controversial idea of 'ghost engineering'—the notion that many engineers aren't meaningfully contributing. Kristen emphasizes the importance of scientific literacy in tech, critiques developer productivity claims, and explores the balance between quantifiable metrics and developer happiness. Plus, she highlights how communication and continuous feedback play integral roles in enhancing the developer experience.