Developer Experience (DevEx) refers to the overall experience of software developers when interacting with tools, processes, and organizational environments. This paper reports on a DevEx survey conducted within the ICT division of the Swedish Transport Administration (STA), one of the largest software development organizations in the Swedish public sector. The survey, completed by 98 out of 122 invited software engineers, included both quantitative and qualitative data. The initial results show strong (positive) scores in cultural factors, skills and competence, perceived responsibility and accountability, indicating a collaborative and supportive work environment. In contrast, the most frequently reported hindrances were meetings, context switching and inefficient work practices. Along with the analysis our study presents practitioner-oriented recommendations and lessons learned when conducting similar DevEx initiatives.
Muhammad Hamza Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Wardah Naeem Awan Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology Lahti, Finland, Muhammad Waheed Sabir Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
