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#57 - Kathryn Koehler // Director, Developer Productivity Engineering @ Netflix
Aug 18, 2022
Kathryn Koehler, Director of Dev Productivity Engineering @ Netflix, shares insights on internal tooling, measuring developer productivity, supporting language choice, ideal team size, and Netflix culture. They discuss the challenges of being opinionated in a large company, the Rocket Book plastic notebook, using exercise as a productivity hack, and reflections on career decisions and company culture.
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- Deciding between building or buying internal tooling and measuring developer productivity are key considerations for enabling developer productivity in a highly autonomous environment like Netflix.
- Supporting developers' choice in language and embracing lean teams with the ideal team size of n-1 are crucial for ensuring developer productivity in a fast-paced culture like Netflix.
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The importance of company culture
When starting a new job, it is crucial to understand and align with the company's culture. Prioritizing company culture over factors like pay and projects can lead to a more fulfilling and successful career.
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