Dev Interrupted Are Only 20% of Devs Happy? | Stack Overflow’s Erin Yepis
Nov 19, 2024
This week, Erin Yepis, Senior Analyst at Stack Overflow, dives deep into the shocking statistic that only 20% of developers report happiness in their roles. She discusses factors impacting job satisfaction, including salary issues, workplace environment, and the burden of technical debt. Erin emphasizes the need for better understanding through nuanced surveys and points out how the developer experience is evolving post-pandemic. Dan Lines joins to share strategies for tackling technical debt, enhancing productivity, and fostering a happier developer workforce.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Developer Job Satisfaction
02:07 • 21min
Navigating Job Satisfaction in Tech
22:44 • 7min
Exploring Developer Satisfaction and AI Tool Usage
29:57 • 4min
Developer Dissatisfaction and Technical Debt
33:30 • 10min
Exploring Developer Happiness Through Productivity and Technology
43:48 • 2min