Software developers, moods, emotions, and performance
Daniel Graziotin, Xiaofeng Wang, Pekka Abrahamsson (Free University, of Bozen-Bolzano)
TL;DR
This paper explores the relationship between software developers' moods and emotions and their performance, highlighting how happiness can positively influence productivity.
Contribution
It provides new insights into how developers' emotional states impact their work effectiveness and offers evidence-based considerations for improving developer well-being.
Findings
Happier developers tend to be more productive.
Positive emotions correlate with better problem-solving skills.
Emotional well-being influences software quality.
Abstract
Studies show that software developers' happiness pays off when it comes to productivity.
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