Changelog News Working from home is powering productivity
Oct 14, 2024
Explore the surprising productivity boost linked to remote work! Nicholas Bloom reveals how this shift is reshaping workplaces for the better. Matt Mullenweg tackles company morale in a unique way, while Levels.fyi introduces a handy salary heat map. Gareth Edwards sheds light on the surprising fragility of the Internet. Artem Zakirullin emphasizes the significance of cognitive load in software development, sparking a conversation about efficiency and focus in tech. Dive into these engaging insights!
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WFH and Productivity
- Work From Home (WFH) has increased significantly since the pandemic, settling at about five times its pre-pandemic level.
- This increase in WFH is driving a productivity boom and could lead to a surge in economic growth.
ACF Plugin Takeover
- Matt Mullenweg has taken control of the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin, replacing it with Automattic's Secure Custom Fields plugin.
- This move has been criticized as unreasonable within the open-source community, even if technically within WordPress.org guidelines.
Reduce Cognitive Load
- Focus on reducing cognitive load in software development projects.
- Minimize developer confusion by writing clear, concise code to save time and money.