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First their was geo-centrism and then helio-centrism. I propose that we re-orient the software development universe around the idea of quality-centrism. Quality provides the gravity and controls the physics of how projects function.
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Quality through the lens of Astrophysics
Adam Goucher
Astrophysics
The branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties of celestial objects as well as their interactions.
Quality
Value to some person that matters through their relationship with our software or service
The Celestial Bodies
Quality-centrism
The object at the centre of the solar system controls everything around it•Geo•Helio•Quality
Everything revolves around Quality
The Golden Copy
•Everything of Value is version controlled•If it is not of Value, why is it produced?•Email is a not a document management solution
Developer Tests
•Test Driven Development (TDD)•Evolutionary design•Ensure testability
•Regression security blanket•Fast! No disk, no database
Continuous Integration
•Thou shalt not break the build•Dynamic Tests•Unit•Functional
•Static Tests•Bug patterns•Conventions
•System of Record
Functional Testing
•Manual•Mindmaps•Checklists•Exploration
•Automated•Selenium
•Integration•Performance
Monitoring
•Intelligent log monitoring•System heartbeat•Host environment
Support
Client relationships do not end at launch
Be:•Proactive•Ongoing•Timely
Small Solar System Bodies
Awesome Organizations...
•Do one thing really well•Care•Are trustworthy•Are joyful
People...
•Have the right skills•That are kept up to date•Are doing the right things
The Physics(or the glue that holds everything together)
Communication
•Honest•Open•External•Internal
Timeboxes
•Deliver Quickly•Deliver Often•Short(ish) since we can’t predict the future•Have a clear definition of Done•Constant stream of Value
Technical Debt
•Debt is a tool•Use it wisely•Eventually it needs to be paid back
Realistic Expectations
•Bug free software is a myth•Just because all the tests pass, doesn’t mean all the bugs have been found•100% coverage does not mean 100% tested
Data That Is
•Accurate•Timely•Relevant
Background photo by anastaza1a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/madomaratzki/2111541354/)
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