Investing in productivity tools, such as continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) and AI and machine learning, can also help reduce mundane tasks and improve efficiency. The article also highlights the need for businesses to measure software efficiency and use analytics tools to identify areas for improvement. By addressing these factors, companies can significantly reduce the likelihood of their top software engineers leaving.
Key takeaways:
- Software developers are a restless bunch, with 75% looking for a new job or open to the idea, citing better pay and a focus on the developer experience as the main reasons for job hopping.
- Companies need to create a good developer culture to attract and retain developers. This includes creating an environment that allows for flow state, manageable cognitive load, and tight feedback loops.
- Compensation is important for developers, but larger cultural considerations can trump pay. Developers need to understand and believe in the company's mission, be challenged in their role, and work with other good developers.
- Investing in productivity tools and automating repetitive tasks can help retain developers. Continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), AI and machine learning can automate many tasks in the software development process, reducing the time and effort required.