A decade ago, Joel Spolsky developed a simple test to determine the quality of a software organization. Years later his wisdom still holds true. How does your company rate? Take the Joel test and check out the original article from the dot-com days.
- Do you use source control?
- Can you make a build in one step?
- Do you make daily builds?
- Do you have a bug database?
- Do you fix bugs before writing new code?
- Do you have an up-to-date schedule?
- Do you have a spec?
- Do programmers have quiet working conditions?
- Do you use the best tools money can buy?
- Do you have testers?
- Do new candidates write code during their interview?
- Do you do hallway usability testing?
