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How to Increase Adoption of Internal Developer Tooling | Bloomberg’s Luis Vega
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39 minutes
Released:
May 21, 2024
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Description
This week, guest host Ben Lloyd Pearson sits down with Bloomberg’s Engineering Manager Luis Vega. Luis discusses the initial challenges of enhancing developer engagement with internal tooling. He outlines his approach to building internal applications that are as intuitive and engaging as Bloomberg's client-facing solutions, and how applying UX design principles and branding for tools dramatically increased adoption. Vega also reflects on transitioning from a hands-on developer to a managerial role, emphasizing the importance of understanding team dynamics and fostering a culture of support and innovation within Bloomberg.Episode Highlights:01:14 What is Bloomberg?02:52 How do you get developers to embrace internal tooling?06:58 Giving applications mascots12:28 Helping developers be more productive with internal tooling18:31 What was the biggest challenge to tackle when developing internal tooling?25:41 Luis' journey into development32:07 What's next for Bloomberg's internal tools?Show Notes:BloombergLuis Alejandro Vega on LinkedInLuis Alejandro Vega (@luisalejovega) / XAleAlejandro on YouTubeSupport the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever
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May 21, 2024
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