2024-09-22
What is DX?
'DX' means 'dev experience'.
Why coin a neologism?
Developers lack a succinct way to characterize a software library's ease of use. The closest thing I've seen is 'programmer happiness'. 'Ergonomics' also works, although 4 syllables makes it unlikely to catch on.
Is this like UX (user experience)?
Yes.
Why should I care about DX?
For the same reasons you care about UX: if your project is unpleasant to use, other developers won't use it.