6 Optimizing the development process

 

This chapter covers

  • Workflow and project management with and without proper optimization
  • Pain points in development processes
  • Suggesting improvements using best communication practices
  • Being open to constructive feedback
  • Automation opportunities and the best tools
  • Optimizing processes to reduce technical debt

6.1 Identifying opportunities for process improvement

6.1.1 Recognizing pain points

6.1.2 Providing ideas for improvement

6.1.3 Using AI coding tools

6.1.4 Managing the development process

6.2 Receiving feedback

6.2.1 Interviewing stakeholders

6.2.2 Being open to constructive criticism

6.2.3 Keeping an open mind

6.3 Reviewing the software development lifecycle

6.3.1 Identifying opportunities for automation

6.3.2 Removing bottlenecks

6.3.3 Using a preventative versus reactionary approach

6.4 Maintaining the development process

6.4.1 Documenting the development process

6.4.2 Documenting the quality assurance process

6.4.3 Setting a development process maintenance schedule

6.5 Case study

6.5.1 What pain points have you encountered in the development process, and how did you address them?

6.5.2 What are some ways that you’ve reduced technical debt?

6.5.3 What advice do you have for lead developers to ensure that their development process is optimized?

Summary