Tags: rant


Version control: The Joel Test:

By coryking
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written 8/23/06 9:15 AM, published 8/23/06 9:15 AM

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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