Developer Experience… Central to DevOps Success
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“DevEx - that’s more about the frontend user experience, right?”
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DevEx is more than your parent’s software development lifecycle
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Jeremy Meiss Co-Founder, DevEx Consultant DevEx Institute https://DevEx.Institute
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So what is DevEx?
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So what is DevEx? DevEx encompasses the journey of developers as they learn and deploy technology. When successful, it focuses on eliminating obstacles that hinder a developer or practitioner from achieving success in their endeavors.
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DevEx is about more than the traditional UI/UX focus
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The evolution of the IDE Before the 1990s REF: O’Reilly “Learning the vi and Vim Editors”
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The evolution of the IDE Before the 1990s
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The evolution of the IDE Before the 1990s
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The evolution of the IDE Before the 1990s REF: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/182074
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The evolution of the IDE Before the 1990s “…the use of an IDE was not well received by developers since it would fence in their creativity.” REF: Computerwoche (“Computer Week”, German counterpart of American magazine Computer World), 1995.
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The evolution of the IDE Before the 1990s
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The evolution of the IDE The Web and the 1990s
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The evolution of the IDE The Web and the 1990s
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The evolution of the IDE Cross-platform and the 1990s
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The evolution of the IDE Early iterations (Late 1990s to Early 2000s) Macromedia Dreamweaver in late 1997 (what was it called before?) Visual Studio in late 1997 FrontPage 2000 in 1999 Netbeans in 2000 Eclipse in 2001 (IBM kickstarted)
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The evolution of the IDE Feature & Usability Advancements Mid-2000s to 2010s IntelliJ IDEA Eclipse Visual Studio
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The evolution of the IDE Lightweight and Cloud-Based 2010s to Now Sublime Text, Atom, VSCode (lightweight) AWS Cloud9, GitHub Codespaces, Gitpod (cloud-based)
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IDEs are a result of DevEx Things we never knew we needed… Code completion Syntax highlighting Debugging VCS integration (no more FTPing files around) Multi-language support Framework integration Pair programming
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DevEx is a Key Differentiator Critical differentiator for attracting & retaining top talent Ensures high levels of team performance and product quality More engaged and productive development team Demonstrated commitment to DevEx enhances brand reputation + CSAT Directly impacts bottom line by enabling quicker time to market
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Dev Environment Setup Manual configuration Late 1990s to Early 2000s
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Dev Environment Setup Manual configuration Late 1990s to Early 2000s
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Dev Environment Setup Manual configuration Late 1990s to Early 2000s
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Dev Environment Setup Config Mgmt & Containerization Mid-2000s to 2010s
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Dev Environment Setup IaC and DevOps Integration 2010s to Present
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Broader Impact of DevEx Deployment Pipelines Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Practices Developer Efficiencies
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Good DevEx == Good DevOps Facilitates smoother transitions between Dev and Ops Minimizes bottlenecks with enhanced collaboration Ensures feedback loops are efficient and productive Enables DevOps principles to take hold within an organization
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What is DevOps? the combination of practices and tools designed to increase an organization’s ability to deliver applications and services faster than traditional software development processes
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Core DevOps Principles Collaboration
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Core DevOps Principles Collaboration Communication
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Core DevOps Principles Collaboration Communication Shared Responsibility
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DevEx & DevOps Alignment Enhanced collaboration via tools and processes
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DevEx & DevOps Alignment Enhanced collaboration via tools and processes Improving communication via streamlined info sharing and feedback
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DevEx & DevOps Alignment Enhanced collaboration via tools and processes Improving communication via streamlined info sharing and feedback Shared responsibility by empowering all teams with access and information
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DevEx and DevOps are One
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The rise of Platform Engineering Creation of specific, integrated environments that devs need Abstract away complexities of infrastructure & backend services Ensure devs have access to robust, scalable, easy-to-use platforms Streamline development processes and reduce setup time
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Self-Service Platforms Empower developers to control their needs with necessary tools Leverage automation, templates, policies with agility Accelerate development, enhance productivity, and foster autonomy and innovation
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Better Practices Empower with the right tools
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Better Practices Empower with the right tools Encourage Cross-functional Teams
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Better Practices Empower with the right tools Encourage Cross-functional Teams Implement Feedback Loops
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Better Practices Empower with the right tools Encourage Cross-functional Teams Implement Feedback Loops Focus on Automation
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Better Practices Empower with the right tools Encourage Cross-functional Teams Implement Feedback Loops Focus on Automation Invest in Training and Development
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DevEx Impact Productivity Streamlined Development Environments
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DevEx Impact Productivity Streamlined Development Environments Integrated and Automated Toolchains
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DevEx Impact Productivity Streamlined Development Environments Integrated and Automated Toolchains Efficient Collaboration Platforms
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DevEx Impact Morale Autonomy and Empowerment
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DevEx Impact Morale Autonomy and Empowerment Recognition and Achievement
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DevEx Impact Morale Autonomy and Empowerment Recognition and Achievement Reduced Frustration and Burnout
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DevEx Impact Morale Autonomy and Empowerment Recognition and Achievement Reduced Frustration and Burnout Learning and Growth Opportunities
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DevEx reflects an organizations values Jeremy’s @ #OSSNA @IAmJerdog · Follow If your company does not already have a process for gathering feedback (internal & external) on your product and/or the tools you use, you will not have a good Developer Experience, and I seriously question your commitment to it. 10:57 AM · Jan 25, 2024 26 Reply Copy link Read more on X
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Final Thoughts Future is bright
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Things to think about Integration of AI and ML Automated Code Generation and Review Predictive Analytics in DevOps
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Things to think about Focus on Developer Well-Being Flexible working arrangements Tools that reduce frustration and burnout A culture that values learning and growth
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Things to think about Continuous Learning & Skill Development Investments in programs to help teams keep up with new tools, practices, tech
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DevEx is… “ruthlessly eliminating barriers (and blockers) that keep your developers from being successful”
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Thank You. /in/jeremymeiss @IAmJerdog @jerdog @jerdog@hachyderm.io
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