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Three Forces That Quietly Shape How Developers Work

Max Kanat-Alexander breaks down why cycle time, focus, and cognitive load determine whether your engineering team thrives or burns out

Oct 28, 2025
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Recently I watched Max Kanat-Alexander’s talk on developer experience, and it resonated deeply with me.

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