<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Empathy is essential in software development for communication, collaboration, and team effectiveness.</li><li>A recent study explores the concept of empathy in software engineering using insights from real practitioners.</li><li>The study identifies five key themes of empathy in software engineering, including understanding, perspective taking, embodiment, compassion, and emotional sharing.</li><li>Empathy is a socio-technical skill that can enhance software quality and well-being by making it visible, addressing blockers, and offering strategies.</li></ul>

What Does Empathy Really Mean in Software Development?

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