Developer Productivity Debate

The cluster centers on debates about the definition, measurement, and true value of productivity in software development and work practices, often distinguishing between perceived productivity and actual output or questioning if certain tools or methods improve it.

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Sample Comments

ionised • Apr 5, 2018 • View on HN

It's not all about productivity.

dcow • May 5, 2023 • View on HN

productivity, or perceived productivity?

wlievens • May 8, 2009 • View on HN

You mean productivity gained? :-)

house9-2 • Mar 7, 2020 • View on HN

It depends on how you measure 'productivity' I guess.

b20000 • Jun 29, 2023 • View on HN

why do you care about productivity?

poundofshrimp • Feb 8, 2021 • View on HN

How is this helping productivity?

pphysch • Jun 20, 2023 • View on HN

Getting some Mythical Man Month vibes here. Productivity isn't a zero-sum game.

IshKebab • Mar 1, 2024 • View on HN

Because productivity is not the same.

upmind • Jan 20, 2025 • View on HN

I can't think of a reason why it would improve productivity, can you think of anything?

nsoqm • Dec 5, 2025 • View on HN

It’s about productivity, not about the raw amount of hours.