Dev Interrupted Managing Developer Feedback Effectively | Atlassian’s Andrew Boyagi
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Jan 14, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Andrew Boyagi, Atlassian's Head of DevOps Evangelism, dives into the intricacies of developer experience and productivity. He emphasizes moving beyond mere surveys, advocating for data-driven insights to tackle technical debt and improve build times. Andrew highlights the importance of aligning developer feedback with organizational goals and fostering a culture of transparency. With practical strategies, he reveals how clear career development paths and collaboration can enhance both developer satisfaction and overall productivity.
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Misalignment on DevX
- Engineers and managers often express the same goals differently, leading to perceived misalignment.
- Using data-driven metrics provides a universal language and reveals shared objectives.
Managing Dev Feedback
- Avoid relying solely on surveys for developer feedback; they generate overwhelming, unactionable data.
- Leverage existing feedback loops like retrospectives and one-on-ones, focusing on data-driven insights.
Scaling Feedback Loops
- Use data to scale feedback loops and gain a clear picture of bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
- Track efficiency, value delivery, resource allocation, and career development data to facilitate alignment.