To maximize developer productivity and innovation, optimizing the speed, quality, and alignment of feedback loops is crucial. Traditional workflows often struggle to provide streamlined feedback, slowing iteration speed, misaligning teams, and wasting effort. Developer experience (DevEx) identifies feedback loops as a core pillar for maximizing productivity, and structuring feedback loops that align with DevEx best practices can help developers stay focused, work collaboratively, and accelerate innovation. Three key principles to optimize developer feedback loops include eliminating delay, promoting collaboration, and driving alignment. By implementing these principles, such as lightweight code reviews, rapid prototyping, and automated testing, developers can create frictionless productivity environments that provide continuous, high-quality feedback without distraction.