World Congress 2023 • Aug 11, 2023

How Sparking Developer Joy Unlocks Developer Productivity

When Atlassian doubled their engineering workforce, strict processes accidentally crushed productivity. Learn how they restored velocity and eliminated codebase fear by prioritizing developer autonomy. Joy fundamentally drives output.

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Shifting focus from developer productivity to developer experience

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Core takeaways for sustaining long-term developer productivity

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Measuring developer productivity, efficiency metrics, and team happiness

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