Healthy software company

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Created: February 15, 2020 / Updated: February 17, 2020 / Status: finished / 1 min read (~172 words)

What are the signs of a healthy software company?

The following signs are defined assuming a web development software company.

  • Projects are completed on time and under budget.
  • Development is supported by continuous integration practices.
  • Tests are written for the code developed.
  • The different stages of development are not rushed so that coding happens as soon as possible.
  • Projects are put in production and monitored.
  • Events requiring intervention in production are handled without the presence of a large amount of stress.
  • Employees have time to share their knowledge of the codebase with one another.
  • Code is reviewed before being merged into the master branch.
  • Version control is used.
  • Processes are documented, followed, and updated when necessary.
  • Traceability is possible from clients' requests to their deployment in a live environment.
  • Most of the system has been designed beforehand and only minor sections of the design need to be updated during the sprint iterations.
  • Priorities have been established and are well documented.