A DevEx scoring model is a critical factor for productivity, retention, and overall team morale. It helps companies identify areas of friction in their development environments, transform "detractors" into "promoters," and understand their developers' daily frustrations. A strong DevEx scoring model requires several essential components, including identifying pain points, measuring satisfaction, iterating on feedback, and providing incentives that encourage the adoption of optimized workflows. By using a Net Promoter Score-style model, companies can gauge and improve DevEx holistically, pinpoint and resolve common issues, and boost overall satisfaction and productivity. Implementing a scoring model enables companies to turn detractors into promoters by addressing specific pain points through tailored incentives, gradual CDE adoption, and continuous improvement.