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Developer Experience

The Coalescence of Developer Productivity, Process Satisfaction, and Platform Engineering

With tech stacks becoming increasingly diverse and AI and automation continuing to take over everyday tasks and manual workflows, the tech industry at large is experiencing a heightened demand to support engineering teams. As a result, the developer experience is changing faster than organizations can consciously maintain.

We can no longer rely on DevOps practices or tooling alone — there is even greater power recognized in improving workflows, investing in infrastructure, and advocating for developers' needs. This nuanced approach brings developer experience to the forefront, where devs can begin to regain control over their software systems, teams, and processes.

We are happy to introduce DZone's first-ever Developer Experience Trend Report, which assesses where the developer experience stands today, including team productivity, process satisfaction, infrastructure, and platform engineering. Taking all perspectives, technologies, and methodologies into account, we share our research and industry experts' perspectives on what it means to effectively advocate for developers while simultaneously balancing quality and efficiency. Come along with us as we explore this exciting chapter in developer culture.

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Table of Contents

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Welcome Letter
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Key Research Findings: An Analysis of Results From DZone's 2025 Developer Experience Survey
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[infographic] The Tree of DevEx: Branching Out and Growing the Developer Experience
23
Why Platform Engineering Is Essential to DevEx: Understand the Relationship Between Platform Engineering and the Developer Experience
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[checklist] How to Integrate Platform Engineering Into Your Business
35
Redefining Developer Productivity: Balancing Data and Human Experience in Developer Success Metrics
40
Driving Developer Advocacy and Satisfaction: Developer Experience Initiatives Need Developer Advocacy to Be Successful
44
Solutions Directory

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