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Updated Joel test for software companies

January 18, 2011 by Brent Sordyl 0 Comments

My personal update to the questions would be:Do you use a distributed source control system?Do you use a bug database where users can report bugs directly?Do you have a testing protocol, and specific resources for testing?Do you fix bugs before implementing new features?Do you have automated build or deployment procedures?Do you have a roadmap, and you don’t make important changes to the short term priorities?Does your team work in good conditions (quiet environment, flexible schedule, freedom to choose development software, fair paycheck…)

(Full Story: Updated Joel test for software companies)

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The Joel Spolsky Test: 12 Steps to Better Code – Joel on Software

April 4, 2009 by Brent Sordyl 0 Comments

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?
(Link: The Joel Spolsky Test: 12 Steps to Better Code – Joel on Software)

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