Enhance your people, processes and tools for DevEx success

Developer experience (DevEx) is a strategic imperative in today's competitive tech landscape. This knowledge hub guides you in optimising your software development environment to accelerate innovation, enhance software quality, and drive business success. Learn how prioritising your team's experience empowers them, attracts top talent, ensures predictable delivery, and ultimately strengthens your market position.

Why DevEx is critical for strategic advantage

Making developers happy through a good developer experience speeds up innovation and gets products launched better and faster. When developers don't have tools and processes that are optimised for them, they lose time and momentum, which are crucial for them to make a difference. Getting DevEx right helps attract and keep skilled engineers, so investing in the developer experience is a strategic choice to help a company out-innovate its competition.

Benefits of a robust developer experience

Providing developers with the correct, well-configured tools, with up-to-date and relevant documentation, and with processes and workflows that make sense to help them discuss, write, test and deploy their software noticeably increases their productivity and encourages better teamwork and innovation. Giving contemporary software developers the environment to convert great ideas into working production code as quickly and with as little friction as possible leaves them more time and energy to think.

Unlock developer potential, drive business success

The DevEx evolution: aligning delivery with direction playbook, written in conjunction with Network Perspective, provides strategies for senior engineering leaders to enhance developer experience, align development with business goals, and empower teams. Download to get insights from experts and real-world cases to drive meaningful change.

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Empowering developers–the people-first approach

In a company with good developer experience, developers are valuable assets rather than just code producers. Putting people first in the engineering experience prioritises their well-being and empowers them to innovate, solve interesting problems and not leave. Creating an environment with open communication, ongoing learning, and teamwork can help engineers feel better and work better. This can lead to faster delivery, better software quality, and lower costs. Investing in skills development, recognising good work, and promoting sustainable work practices are essential for a high-performing engineering team, improving team cohesion and letting them consistently add business value.

Blog: The human core of developer experience–prioritising focus and collaboration

Discover how deep work and deliberate collaboration enhance the development environment, boost productivity, and lead to higher-quality software.

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Blog - Why it pays to enhance your developer experience

Learn how improving developer experience increases productivity, innovation, and retention, ultimately benefiting the business.

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Enhancing the engineering experience through better processes

Improving the developer experience helps massively with operational efficiency and reliable delivery. Making workflows that make sense, aren't slow, and help deliver value within the software development lifecycle increases efficiency, reduces development time, and speeds up product launches. A good developer experience strategy focuses on creating clear, well-documented processes that reduce obstacles and bottlenecks. This includes using agile methods, automating repetitive tasks, and setting up effective continuous integration and delivery systems. Simplifying onboarding, establishing clear guidelines, and encouraging feedback are also important. Both qualitative and quantitative feedback in combination to make data-based decisions, helps a team to constantly improve by lowering costs, reducing errors, and improving teamwork. All of this snowballs into better business outcomes.

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Blog: developer experience - the unsung hero of software quality

Explore how enhancing the development environment improves software quality, reduces bugs, and streamlines workflows.

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Blog: Beyond Gut Feeling: A data-driven approach to developer experience

Learn how to improve developer experience with data, not just feelings. Measure pain points, DORA metrics, and gather feedback for software delivery success.

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Equipping developers–the power of the right tools

Strategic investments in the right tools and technologies are important for optimising engineering performance and driving innovation. A good developer experience strategy focuses on providing advanced tools that improve the entire software development process. This includes using a strong CI/CD platform, ensuring comprehensive system monitoring, providing an efficient developer workspace, and creating a central portal for resources and documentation. Integrating AI into the tech stack can enhance the development environment by offering intelligent code assistance, automated error detection, and predictive analytics. AI-powered tools can automate routine tasks, allowing engineers to focus on complex problems and innovation. AI can also enable personalised learning, helping teams stay current with technological advancements. These investments can improve efficiency, speed up delivery, and maximise returns, enhancing competitiveness.

Blog - Six signs of highly efficient DevOps teams

Learn how highly efficient DevOps teams show strong collaboration, automation, monitoring, feedback, and continuous improvement, driving faster delivery and better quality.

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Blog - Why self-service is key to your developer experience

Discover how self-service empowers developers, increases efficiency, reduces bottlenecks, and improves overall developer experience, leading to faster software delivery.

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Blog - Improving developer experience and productivity with automation

Explore how automation enhances developer experience by streamlining tasks, reducing errors, increasing efficiency, and boosting overall team productivity.

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DevOps culture & practices–our practical knowledge hub

Invest in your DevOps journey by understanding the power of culture and proven practices. Visit our knowledge hub to access valuable resources on cross-functional teams, IDPs, developer self-service, and more.

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Developer experience with Atlassian

Take a look at these resources to learn more about how to improve your engineering experience with Atlassian.

Blog: Customising your developer experience with Compass

Learn how Compass by Atlassian enables custom environments through its extensibility features.

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Blog: Creating empowered autonomous teams with Compass

Discover how Compass' team dashboard empowers teams to work autonomously and why that can be beneficial for your organisation.

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Webinar: Enhancing developer experience with Atlassian's Compass (Demo)

Watch this insightful webinar, including a demo where we delve into Atlassian's Compass, the innovative developer experience platform designed to help teams master the complexity of their distributed software architecture.

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Webinar: Atlassian Compass platform integration capabilities

This webinar explores how Compass can serve as your Internal Development Portal by integrating both basic tools like Jira and BitBucket, as well as more advanced solutions such as StatusPage and Opsgenie for incident management.

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How Adapatvist can help

Enhancing developer experience is a strategic imperative, not a mere checklist item or a simple tool implementation. Adaptavist takes a holistic approach to DevOps transformations, optimising your people, processes, and technologies to foster high-performing, productive teams and achieve critical business objectives. We offer tailored solutions to guide you through every stage of your transformation journey.

DevOps Maturity Assessment

We conduct a comprehensive assessment of your DevOps maturity, evaluating your people, processes, and tools using our expert-developed framework.

What you get:

A thorough, end-to-end analysis of your organisational structure, processes, and technology stack.
A detailed current-state solution architecture, providing clear visibility into your operational landscape and identifying key gaps.
Actionable recommendations for strategic improvement.
A clear roadmap with defined next steps, including customised learning paths for your teams.

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DevOps consultancy

From strategic planning and roadmap development to seamless implementation, we partner closely with your teams to ensure successful DevOps transformation and sustained success.

What you get:

Expert DevOps guidance to integrate security into your development lifecycle.
Automation recommendations and implementation to optimise team capacity and reduce manual workloads.
Workshops to drive cultural change and optimise workflows.
Strategic tool selection and implementation based on your specific needs and objectives, including generative AI tools, developer desktop setups, developer portals, and observability solutions.

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Implementations, integrations and migrations

We partner with leading technology providers to ensure your teams are equipped with best-in-class tools, seamlessly integrated for optimal efficiency.

What you get:

A comprehensive review of your current toolsets and strategic recommendations to maximise efficiency and address identified needs.
Expertly managed implementations of new tools, along with seamless integrations and migrations to optimise workflows.

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Training

Our training services go beyond tooling, focusing on embedding DevOps processes and driving cultural transformation across your enterprise.

What you get:

Customised, hands-on training programs tailored to all levels of your organisation.
Comprehensive support for individual project teams and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Specialised, tool-specific training to accelerate team proficiency and adoption.

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DevOps Maturity Assessment

We conduct a comprehensive assessment of your DevOps maturity, evaluating your people, processes, and tools using our expert-developed framework.

What you get:

A thorough, end-to-end analysis of your organisational structure, processes, and technology stack.
A detailed current-state solution architecture, providing clear visibility into your operational landscape and identifying key gaps.
Actionable recommendations for strategic improvement.
A clear roadmap with defined next steps, including customised learning paths for your teams.

Learn more

DevOps consultancy

From strategic planning and roadmap development to seamless implementation, we partner closely with your teams to ensure successful DevOps transformation and sustained success.

What you get:

Expert DevOps guidance to integrate security into your development lifecycle.
Automation recommendations and implementation to optimise team capacity and reduce manual workloads.
Workshops to drive cultural change and optimise workflows.
Strategic tool selection and implementation based on your specific needs and objectives, including generative AI tools, developer desktop setups, developer portals, and observability solutions.

Learn more

Implementations, integrations and migrations

We partner with leading technology providers to ensure your teams are equipped with best-in-class tools, seamlessly integrated for optimal efficiency.

What you get:

A comprehensive review of your current toolsets and strategic recommendations to maximise efficiency and address identified needs.
Expertly managed implementations of new tools, along with seamless integrations and migrations to optimise workflows.

Learn more

Training

Our training services go beyond tooling, focusing on embedding DevOps processes and driving cultural transformation across your enterprise.

What you get:

Customised, hands-on training programs tailored to all levels of your organisation.
Comprehensive support for individual project teams and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Specialised, tool-specific training to accelerate team proficiency and adoption.

Learn more

Expertise you can trust

Adaptavist brings expertise in optimising the engineering experience by partnering with best-in-class technology providers. We specialise in building tailored DevOps toolchains designed to address your specific business needs and seamlessly integrate tools across the entire software development lifecycle. Our deep understanding of DevEx principles, combined with our technical proficiency, ensures that your teams are equipped with the right solutions to maximise productivity, innovation, and software quality.

As an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, GitLab Select Channel Partner and Professional Services Certified Partner, and AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, we hold the highest levels of certification and recognition in the industry. This means you can trust Adaptavist to provide expert guidance and implement effective DevOps solutions that drive tangible improvements to your development environment.

Assess your DevOps maturity

Unlock the full potential of your development team with our DevOps Maturity Assessment. Discover insights into your current practices, enhance developer experience, and streamline workflows.

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Our own DevOps toolbox

Beyond our strategic services and partnerships, The Adaptavist Group offers DevOps solutions to enhance developer experience further and drive operational excellence. Our apps, such as ScriptRunner Connect, are specifically developed to optimise and streamline your DevOps practices, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity.

Venue.sh, our DevEx-focused DevOps platform, empowers teams to collaborate seamlessly in building and deploying code to any destination, accelerating delivery and fostering innovation. These solutions extend our capabilities, providing unique advantages and enabling you to achieve strategic business outcomes.

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Our trusted partners

We collaborate with leading technology providers ensuring our customers receive best-in-class, integrated solutions for their needs.

GitLab

GitLab offers a comprehensive DevOps platform that significantly enhances developer productivity and experience, streamlining the entire software development lifecycle. Its integrated approach eliminates the need for multiple integrations, providing a unified solution for code management, collaboration, and automation. This cohesive environment empowers engineering teams to write, review, and improve code with unparalleled efficiency. Leveraging GitLab Duo and its advanced automation features, organisations can optimise workflows, reduce manual tasks, and enable developers to focus on strategic innovation.

As a Select GitLab and Professional Services Certified Partner, Adaptavist is uniquely positioned to help you strategically implement and maximise Gitlab's value. Our expertise ensures you leverage its full potential to drive operational excellence, accelerate delivery timelines, and enhance your developer experience.

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Atlassian

As a leading global Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, Adaptavist provides strategic consultancy to significantly enhance developer productivity and experience by effectively implementing and integrating Atlassian tools, including Bitbucket, Jira, and Compass. Our expertise ensures seamless integration of these industry-leading solutions into your development environment, optimising workflows and driving operational efficiency. Leveraging Atlassian's powerful software suite and our specialised apps empowers your development teams to follow best practices, streamline processes, and achieve strategic business objectives.

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AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a comprehensive suite of cloud solutions that empower developers to build, deploy, and scale applications rapidly. By leveraging AWS's robust infrastructure, organisations enhance their engineering experience, enabling teams to focus on strategic innovation. AWS offers diverse tools for compute, storage, databases, and more, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity. With AWS, developers can automate deployments, monitor performance in real-time, and adapt to changing demands, fostering CI/CD practices. As an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, Adaptavist helps organisations architect and manage AWS environments for seamless development, collaboration, and faster time-to-market.

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