12 Steps to Better Code

Posted January 22nd, 2007 in

"The neat thing about The Joel Test is that it's easy to get a quick yes or no to each question...The bummer about The Joel Test is that you really shouldn't use it to make sure that your nuclear power plant software is safe."

The Joel Test

  1. Do you use source control?
  2. Can you make a build in one step?
  3. Do you make daily builds?
  4. Do you have a bug database?
  5. Do you fix bugs before writing new code?
  6. Do you have an up-to-date schedule?
  7. Do you have a spec?
  8. Do programmers have quiet working conditions?
  9. Do you use the best tools money can buy?
  10. Do you have testers?
  11. Do new candidates write code during their interview?
  12. Do you do hallway usability testing?

Full article: The Joel Test: 12 Steps to Better Code.