Forrester Trends Report: Understand developer experience to improve business outcome

Unhappy developers not only negatively impact an organization's productivity but also result in quantifiable losses. Attracting top talent is becoming increasingly challenging due to a growing demand for skilled software developers, with the industry expected to see a 25% increase by 2031. The cost of recruitment and onboarding can be substantial, ranging from $22,000 to $32,000, while unfilled roles or contractor costs can exceed $60,000 in productivity loss. To improve business outcomes, it's essential to focus on developer experience, which is crucial as a competitive advantage for any software product.