Measuring developer productivity
An overview of its drivers and barriers
About this Report
For as long as companies have been around and economists have studied labour markets, worker productivity has been a central focus of conversation and study. In this report, we delve into this concept, examining developer productivity and the factors associated with it using multiple metrics. As this report is focused on developer productivity at work, we focus our analysis exclusively on professional developers. Throughout this report, we examine metrics and factors that are associated with each productivity measurement. Through this analysis, we aim to highlight the pros and cons of framing productivity in various manners.
Key Questions Answered
What are the preferred content types for developers?
What types of content do developers consume for learning?
What types of content do developers consume to keep up-to-date?
What types of content do developers consume for problem-solving?
How does content consumption differ per experience in software development and geographical location?
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Methodology
This report is based on data collected from 17,000+ developers answering questions in the 25th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and August 2023.