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.