How Standardizing Dev Workflows Boosts Velocity, Quality & Joy - with Jason Gates

What if your dev team loved their workflows? Jason Gates from Sandia National Labs joins GitKraken’s VP of Developer Research, Jeremy Castile, to unpack the real-world challenges and powerful benefits of developer workflow standardization.

In this candid conversation, Jason shares lessons from helping dozens of teams improve their software delivery — from reducing friction and boosting velocity, to creating joyful, productive developer experiences. They dive into:

• What workflow standardization actually means
• How to assess team readiness for change
• Culture-first strategies that actually work
• Key areas to standardize: Git, CI/CD, testing, documentation & more
• Why automation and clarity beat top-down control

Whether you’re leading a dev team or driving process improvements, this talk is packed with practical insight and entertaining stories.

Based on findings from GitKraken’s State of Developer Workflows report: https://www.gitkraken.com/state-of-developer-workflows-2025

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