Fixing bugs isn’t the problem. Figuring out how they occur, now that’s the problem. That’s where we get hung up and where we spend the bulk of our time. That’s where we grind the gears trying to figure out what we are doing and what the next should be. And though this is the hardest of steps, it’s the most rewarding, we learn the most from them. If someone just gave us the answer and…
There is no “best way” to do Standups. I’ve done them at various different companies, all in different ways, some have been great, some not so great, some downright painful. What matters is you don’t give up, you recognize that each team is different and you move forward. Here are some thoughts on the subject via Remotely Prepared.
We all hate when our code breaks. You put all this time and energy into creating the most beautiful piece of software known to mankind and then it blows up on the launchpad. It stings. Even after so many years of programming, it stings. But code is code and it will blow up (I believe this to be its second purpose in life). Owning the problem when this happens is good, blaming yourself and hiding…
There is no talking your way out of it. If it blows up, it’s broken, there is no if, then, that – it blew up, it broke and now it’s time to move on. Admit it’s broken, put together the plan to fix it, and make it happen. Don’t waste time arguing if it’s broken, get past that and fix it.
The Hidden List is what we keep at the back of our minds, keep track of, and keep adding to as we progress thought-out the day. As a Developer, the list is going to be small, but as a Leader, that list is going to be very long. Therefore it’s imperative that you get it out, write it down, and get it into the system of record. By not getting it out of your head,…