Nylas recently hosted a webinar focusing on the growing importance of developer experience (DevEx) in 2023, emphasizing its critical role as businesses increasingly rely on technology to navigate economic challenges. As noted by Nylas' Senior Vice President of Product Isaac Nassimi and Director of Developer Relations Ash Arnwine, DevEx is akin to user experience but specifically tailored to developers as they write, deploy, run, and maintain code. The webinar highlighted the distinction between internal and external DevEx, with internal DevEx focusing on attracting and retaining developer talent and overcoming productivity obstacles, while external DevEx considers developers as customers, ensuring technology is intuitive and provides quick value. The strategic importance of DevEx at the executive level was also discussed, highlighting how reducing developer friction can enhance ROI. Key opportunities for businesses to improve DevEx include fostering mature organizational processes, implementing productivity-enhancing technology, removing knowledge silos, showcasing product features, and ensuring scalability and ongoing communication during maintenance.