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Armando Rogério Brandão Guimarães Junior
Armando Rogério Brandão Guimarães Junior

Posted on • Originally published at Medium

Ever heard the term "Developer Experience" ?

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Hey, guys! Are you all right?
In this newsletter, I will talk weekly about an especially important subject for me and for all people involved with software development: the Developer Experience (DX).
Ever heard of it? Do you know what this is?
DX (I’ll just use the acronym to make it easier 😉) is the experience that people involved with software development have when using a tool, a platform, or an API. It’s how they feel when interacting with the code, the documentation, the examples, the tests, and the support. This is how problems, doubts, and needs are resolved. This is how you learn and evolve.
DX is critical to creating quality, innovative, and scalable products. DX makes the difference between code that works and code that delights. DX is what attracts and retains top talent.
I really care a lot about the internal DX, that is, the experience of the developers themselves. I want them to feel motivated, valued, and happy. That’s why I’m sure the best companies should dedicate themselves to consistently delivering:

  • Collaborative and diverse work environment
  • Culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
  • Autonomy and responsibility
  • Recognition and reward
  • Technical challenges and growth opportunities

I believe that DX is essential for the success of any business involving application development.
And you? How’s your DX? Are you satisfied with the tools you use? Do you feel like part of an amazing team? Are you proud of your work?
Contact me if you want to know more about DX. I would love to talk to you about it!

Thank you for your attention and see you later!

Armando Guimarães Junior 🥑

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