In a 2005 Microsoft Research study, 62% of surveyed developers agreed that frequent task switching caused by requests from teammates or managers was a serious problem.

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"In a 2005 Microsoft Research study, 62% of surveyed developers agreed that frequent task switching caused by requests from teammates or managers was a serious problem."

The finding comes from Microsoft developers and supports the practical value of limiting unnecessary interruptions while preserving needed communication.

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Source title Software Development at Microsoft Observed: It’s about people … working together

Source authors Gina Venolia; Robert DeLine; Thomas LaToza

Source year 2005

Confidence high

Importance mid