Developer Experience Briefing — Windows Dev Home and Dev Drive

Executive briefing: At Microsoft Build 2023 on 23 May 2023, Microsoft introduced Dev Home and Dev Drive for Windows 11. The tools streamline developer onboarding with WinGet configuration profiles and deliver high-performance file systems tuned for git and package caches.

Key capabilities

• Dev Home dashboard. Centralizes machine setup, GitHub project tracking, and system metrics with WinGet configuration automation.
• Dev Drive storage. Provides a ReFS-backed volume with performance mode, copy-on-write caching, and Microsoft Defender exclusions tuned for build directories.
• Dev tunnels. Integrated secure tunnels simplify exposing local services to teammates without custom firewall rules.
• GitHub integration. Native widgets show PRs, issues, and workflows to accelerate Windows-based development.

Implementation guidance

• Adopt WinGet configuration files to codify standard Windows developer workstation baselines.
• Provision Dev Drive volumes for repos exceeding antivirus scanning limits to unlock build performance.
• Document Dev Tunnel usage and auditing to maintain compliance with secure remote access policies.

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