March 2025
Intermediate to advanced
52 pages
1h 11m
English
Content preview from The Modern Developer Experience
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Chapter 2. Raising the Bar, Providing the Right Developer Environment
A key aspect of fostering a positive DevEx in any organization is ensuring that your developers have the right environment in which to work. According to surveys cited by The New Stack, developers spend an estimated 20% to 60% of their time integrating and managing infrastructure. This equates to one to three days per week—time that could otherwise be devoted to building new features and driving innovation. By taking the time to thoughtfully provide the tools, resources, and infrastructure they need, you create an environment that not only supports their work but also inspires them to deliver their best.
A well-crafted developer environment motivates developers, enhances productivity, and leads to tangible outcomes such as higher-quality applications, faster time to market, and more efficient, optimized solutions. With the right setup, developers can focus on solving complex problems and driving innovation rather than being held back by technical limitations or inefficient workflows.
In this chapter, we’ll explore the key elements that make up an effective developer environment, discuss how to tailor these environments to meet the unique needs of your team, and examine the long-term benefits of investing in a solid foundation for your developers.
When leaders ask, “How do I provide the right developer environment?” there are several key elements to focus on. It starts with ensuring that your developers have ...
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