Going Into Software Development Crisis? 12 Questions To Check.

Based on “The Quiet Crisis unfolding in Software Development”

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There is a total of 12 points. The more points you have, the closer you are into a crisis.

1. We encourage developers to become high performers without reviewing their code, so that they can write functionality as much as possible. If so, +1
2. We allow developers change code by the developers-only decision because the stability of the existing application can be affected by that. If not, +1
3. We have a system to promote or compensate developers who voluntarily lead the development. If not, +1
4. We count the number of work items completed per developer. If so, +1
5. We invite developers to attend non-development-related meetings. e.g., requirement gathering session. If so, +1
6. We have a sitting rule. If so, +1
7. We encourage developer to start coding a new technology without building a P.O.C; proof of concepts. If so, +1
8. We allow developers to switch team to team freely. If not, +1
9. There is a company rule regarding books, monitors, workplace, work hours, etc. There is no exception to a development team. If so, +1
10. We have a review process for all developers every 3 months, 6 months, or a year. If so, +1
11. We promote developers to managers. If so, +1
12. We have a dress code for developers. If so, +1

How many points did you get? If you have 0, you must be proud of your company and you should buy coffee to your management.