Clear Requirements
- Stakeholder Communication and Requirements Gathering
- Documentation, Prioritization, and Validation
- Change Management, Acceptance Criteria, and Traceability
Follow Coding Standards
- Consistency, Cleanliness, and Readability
- Documentation and Comments
- Adherence to Industry Standards and Best Practices
Automate Testing
- Unit Testing and Coverage
- Integration Testing and Continuous Integration
- Early Detection and Automation Tools
Regular Refactoring
- Ongoing Code Improvement
- Refactoring Best Practices
- Technical Debt Management
Modular Architecture
- System Decomposition and Modularity
- Reusability and Independence
- Module Interaction and Integration
Use Design Patterns
- Selection and Implementation of Design Patterns
- Simplification and Avoidance of Complexity
- Pattern Documentation and Best Practices
Agile Iterations
- Iterative Development and Feedback Loops
- Adaptation and Continuous Improvement
- Early Issue Detection and Resolution
Track Debt
- Tech Debt Identification and Documentation
- Register Maintenance and Prioritization
- Incremental Addressing and Resolution
Code Reviews
- Peer Review Process and Guidelines
- Quality Assurance and Feedback
- Consistency and Improvement Tracking
Future-Proof
- Scalability and Growth Considerations
- Technology Selection and Flexibility
- Long-Term Evolution and Adaptability
Document Continuously
- Comprehensive Documentation Practices
- Regular Updates and Maintenance
- Accessibility and Usability of Documentation
Use Quality Gates
- Automated Code Quality Checks
- Integration with CI/CD Pipelines
- Ensuring High Standards Before Deployment
Allocate Maintenance Time
- Sprint Planning for Maintenance
- Technical Debt Reduction Allocation
- Regular Review and Adjustment
