Version control: The Joel Test:

By coryking written 8/23/06 9:15 AM, published 8/23/06 9:15 AM
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Yes, there are bugs.  Why?  Because my shop fails the Joel Test.
  1. Do I use source control?  Yes.
  2. Can I make a build (of photographica) in one step?  No, no and no.  
  3. Do I make daily builds?  Kind of.
  4. Do I have a bug database?  Yes.
  5. Do I fix bugs before adding new features?  Some times.
  6. Do I have an up to date schedule?  No.
  7. Do I have a spec?  Yes.
  8. Do I have quiet working conditions?  Yes, sans cat.
  9. Do I use the best tools?  Somewhat.
  10. Do I have testers?  No.
  11. Do I have canidates .... no.
  12. Do I do hallway usabity?  Sadly, for a guy who majored in it, no.
My biggest problem?  Lack of automated builds?  That PM bug?  I fixed that you know.  But it didn't get released to smokin' which usually is just an image server.  Why?  I'm human.  Had the build been automated, both servers would have been properly updated.

And that is what I'm working on.  Push button, sit-back-and-drink-cofeee, releases.  You'll never directly see it, but when I'm done, you'll notice a sharp improvement in the quality and functionality of this website.

PS:  I still dont know what is up with ansel.  Haven't made it down yet.


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  • JustPeachy 8/23/06 9:33 AM
    Thanks for everything Cory! btw....might want to warn Louie and Guido.....heard a rumor that Jo3 might be headed your way to "take care" of whatever/whoever took ansel out.

    - Good Kitty No More


  • javsmom 8/23/06 9:49 AM
    it's very cool that you keep everyone up to date like this cory... you wouldn't often see this on a site of this caliber:)

  • Pyro43 8/23/06 10:15 AM
    Keep pluggin' away, Cory. We are a very understanding bunch. Well, at least I am anyway. If I could see one thing, it would be to keep the Articles & Reviews, Photologs and Question and Answers from appearing on the front page.

    - Mmmmmm... Multiplicative


  • Lidljo 8/23/06 10:23 AM
    Thanks Cory, You are working very hard to help us stay happy! I thank you.

    - Flowers are happiness...


  • ROCKADEE 8/23/06 10:37 AM
    THANKS!!!

    - NATURE RULES!!!


  • belleboe 8/23/06 10:39 AM
    Thanks Cory I do not understand half the stuff you just said but I know your working hard and for that I thank you.

  • KayN 8/23/06 10:42 AM
    Thanks for the info.........

    - Ms.N


  • loweho 8/23/06 10:49 AM
    Thanks for the heads up, Cory!

    - Fickle Finger of F8


  • Anonymous Hero 8/23/06 11:43 AM
    Yeap....great to get a heads up.......Thanks for the hard work!

  • sceneangel 8/23/06 1:38 PM
    Ah Cory, hang in there, we all really support you, take a deep breath and go play some Quake or something...we can hang for a bit...you know we all look up to what you have set up for us.

  • jellybean 8/23/06 7:28 PM
    Thanks Cory! I'm not sure what kind of testers you need (or the skills they would have to have) but I'm game to volunteer and help anyway I can.