[Cialug] OT Developer productivity - was: Which software to use for a SAN

[Matthew Nuzum]

On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 9:54 PM, Jeff Davis <me at digitaljeff.com> wrote:

> I've had a test group of developers writing code (C# & .Net) on virtual
> desktops.
> They have the choice of using the vmware client (vSphere on HS22 blades
> with a Fiber SAN)
> or accessing the same setup via a test install of vWorkspace (better
> multiple monitor support.)
>
>
I've seen some user productivity studies that shows giving developers very
fast hardware to work on and optimizing the build process to give them
instant feedback increases developer's effectiveness. As I remember it, the
reason suggested is that it reduces distractions caused by delays.
Distractions cause devs to make context switches which significantly hurts
their output.

I'm curious if giving your developers virtual desktops gives them
workstation performance or if they sacrifice a bit because of this.

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