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RDEL #21: Does happiness actually make developers more productive?
This week we dive into developer happiness, and look at whether research can show that happy developers are more productive.
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Lizzie Matusov
November 2023
RDEL #20: What type of work leads to the most burnout, and how can technology help?
In our final review of the DORA report, we look at what work causes burnout in engineering teams, as well as what teammates are more at risk. Finally…
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Lizzie Matusov
RDEL #19: How does user-centricity impact engineering performance?
In the 3rd edition of our monthly review on the DORA report, we look at how user-centricity impacts team performance, and how this applies to the many…
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Lizzie Matusov
RDEL #18: Can better documentation come at a cost for some teammates?
This week, we look at the DORA report's findings on how documentation improves team outcomes, as well as the cost it can incur for underrepresented…
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Lizzie Matusov
RDEL #17: How does your engineering team type indicate team performance?
In the first post of our monthly review on the 2023 DORA report, we look at how four different categories of engineering teams perform on key…
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Lizzie Matusov
October 2023
RDEL #16: What makes a code review useful?
We look at the characteristics of a useful code review comment and how to improve code review culture.
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Lizzie Matusov
RDEL #15: How do engineering teams manage technical debt?
This week we review how different teams handle technical debt, and consider a research-backed framework for technical debt management.
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Lizzie Matusov
RDEL #14: How does psychological safety affect engineering teams?
A deep dive on how autonomy, exploration, and project alignment can impact psychological safety, as well as how it applies to engineering teams.
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Lizzie Matusov
RDEL #13: The case for (and against) pair programming
What are the benefits and costs, and when does it makes sense to consider implementing it?
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Lizzie Matusov
RDEL #12: How to improve WFH for software engineers
What lessons can a mandatory stay-at-home order offer about improving the remote work experience more broadly?
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Lizzie Matusov
September 2023
RDEL #11: What is the relationship between self-reported productivity and system-measured productivity?
A deeper look at how productivity in software engineering can be explained by self-reported data and system data.
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Lizzie Matusov
RDEL #10: How much does task significance improve performance?
How much does meaningful work improve performance, and how can engineering teams create more meaning?
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Lizzie Matusov
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