A very nice article about writing better code. Just test your organisation with the Joel test. Joel test? Yeah, just 12 yes/no questions. Hopefully you score 10 or higher.
- Do you use source control?
- Can you make a build in one step?
- Do you make daily builds?
- Do you have a bug database?
- Do you fix bugs before writing new code?
- Do you have an up-to-date schedule?
- Do you have a spec?
- Do programmers have quiet working conditions?
- Do you use the best tools money can buy?
- Do you have testers?
- Do new candidates write code during their interview?
- Do you do hallway usability testing?
In the full article there are explainations on the 12 questions. How to turn no’s into yes!