Developer Experience is still an emerging and evolving role. This panel aims to unravel the complexities of articulating the business value of DX investments to senior management.

• Understanding the executive perspective into what drives executive decisions, including ROI, risk management, and long-term strategic benefits, to better align DX with priorities.
• What methods are there for quantifying the impact of improved DX on productivity, innovation speed, and overall software quality, making the benefits tangible to executives.
• Sharing real-world examples where DX initiatives have led to significant business improvements, highlighting strategies used to gain executive support.
• Discussing the potential risks and costs associated with inadequate developer experience
• Crafting a compelling narrative that combines qualitative and quantitative benefits of DX initiatives, to resonate with executive concerns and goals.

Understanding the needs and challenges faced by developers is crucial for enhancing productivity and job satisfaction. This session will explore effective strategies for

mapping developer experiences and tailoring environments that foster creativity and efficiency.

• Identifying key metrics for developer satisfaction and productivity, that genuinely reflect engineer’s day-to-day experiences.
• Establishing robust feedback mechanisms to continuously gather insights from developers about their work environment, tools, and workflow challenges
• Personalising development environments to suit individual and team preferences, which can significantly boost efficiency.
• Structuring continuous learning and professional development to keep skills relevant and developers motivated.
• Building a culture that values open communication, collaboration, and innovation among development teams.