DevEmoOps: An Emotionally Integrated Approach to the Software Development Lifecycle

Explore the concept of DevEmoOps in this insightful conference talk from devopsdaysNYC 2023. Delve into Cognitive Systems Engineer Laura Maguire's research on complex, fast-paced work environments with high uncertainty and time pressure. Discover how her findings can be applied to design interfaces, interactions, and organizational systems that support rapid sensemaking and effective collaboration across distributed teams. Examine the gap in current approaches to building tooling, designing work systems, and resourcing engineering teams, specifically addressing the often-overlooked emotional aspects of software engineering. Consider the impact of recent industry challenges, including layoffs, uncertainty, and stress, on the emotional experiences of software engineers. Gain a fresh perspective on DevOps through a resilience engineering lens, exploring the interface between human factors, systems engineering, and emotional experiences. Learn how integrating emotional considerations into the software development lifecycle could reshape the future of DevOps practices.