Developer experience (DX) is the cornerstone of modern software development success. Yet, optimizing DX can feel like chasing shadows – elusive and intangible. In this talk, Ajay will present a revolutionary approach to tackling this challenge, one that merges Thoughtworks' proven core platform engineering principles with the cutting-edge power of developer experience metrics and generative AI.

He will demystify the magic of DX metrics, showcasing how Thoughtworks pinpoints pain points and measures progress through objective data. Forget relying on intuition – let concrete indicators like DORA Lagging metrics, Platform value metrics, SPACE metrics as well as leading metrics such as code churn guide your improvement efforts.

When you develop software in 2024, you should imagine a world where AI automatically suggests code completions, identifies bottlenecks, and generates documentation. Ajay will also cover how generative AI can streamline workflows, automate tedious tasks, and empower developers to focus on what matters most. Metrics and AI are powerful tools, but their true value lies in the foundation on which they're built. He will explore the core platform engineering principles that guide our approach, principles that ensure sustainability, scalability, and long-term DX improvement across the five different planes.

Join to discover:

- How actionable metrics illuminate DX roadblocks.
- The transformative power of generative AI in the developer workflow.
- Core platform engineering principles for sustainable DX success.

Leave this talk equipped with a practical framework for leveraging data and AI to create a developer paradise within your organization. Get ready to witness the dawn of a new era, where DX isn't just a buzzword, but a measurable, achievable reality.