The Next Chapter of Dev Productivity: Aligning Experience with Excellence

This conference talk by Jeff Schnitter explores how to evolve developer experience (DevX) initiatives into a comprehensive approach that balances team satisfaction with software quality. Discover strategies for maintaining developer productivity while ensuring applications remain stable, cost-effective, and future-ready. The presentation covers key concepts including NGX Excellence, the relationship between developer productivity and engineering excellence, and practical steps for organizations on their journey toward engineering excellence. Learn how to create a development environment that prioritizes both the developer experience and the quality of the final product. The 19-minute talk includes timestamps for easy navigation through topics like introduction, NGX Excellence, the connection between productivity and excellence, implementation strategies, and opportunities for continued learning and discussion.