DISTRACTING SOFTWARE ENGINEERS IS WAY MORE HARMFUL THAN MOST MANAGERS THINK

Summary from the TLDR Dev newsletter

Distractions (including meetings) harm software engineers' productivity by disrupting deep work and flow states. The increase in remote meetings since 2020 has made this issue worse. Managers should prioritize creating uninterrupted time for engineers by improving meeting culture, rethinking code review processes, and setting a good example regarding focus time.