Abi Noda - DX: Driving Developer Experience
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This episode features Abi Noda, a prominent figure in the software engineering world, known for his in-depth research and solutions geared towards elevating the importance of developer experience. As the CEO of DX, a developer insights platform, and the host of the Engineering Enablement newsletter and podcast, Abi is at the forefront of understanding and influencing how developers work and thrive. We'll dive into his journey from CEO and successful co-founder of Pull Panda to his current role where he continues to shape the future of developer tools. Studies and materials referenced throughout the conversation: When to establish a Developer Productivity Team: https://newsletter.getdx.com/p/when-to-establish-developer-productivity-team DevEx in Action study: https://getdx.com/research/devex-in-action/
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