The way we organize our projects
Throughout our journey as a team, we've encountered numerous challenges, tackled various business tasks, and engaged with a diverse range of people and ideas. Today, we'd like to discuss some strategies we've implemented to streamline the software development process.
As some of you may have already guessed, we incorporate Agile and TDD (Test-Driven Development) into our daily workflow. These methodologies have proven to be invaluable in enhancing the reliability of our applications and aligning our systems more closely with our customers' business ideas.
However, there's a whole lot more that our dedicated team relies on to ensure smooth app development.
For instance, when we kick off a new project, our first goal is to truly grasp the domain in which our customer aims to build their system. Domain-Driven Design (DDD) plays a vital role in this process, as it enables us to establish a common language and understanding with the customer, using what we call the "ubiquitous language."
Typically, it only takes us one meeting to develop a sort of verbal glossary that becomes our go-to language for communicating with the client throughout the project. This communication approach not only makes things a whole lot easier but also helps us quickly grasp the core ideas that need to be brought to life.
Our priority is giving preference to interactions rather than rigid processes. This enables us to tailor our workflow to better suit our customers, ultimately leading to a high level of efficiency. Additionally, there's another fundamental concept we embrace, known as "Kaizen." By starting small and continually making improvements throughout the development process, our dedicated team ensure that the end result is as precise and valuable as it can be.
Kaizen, originally a Japanese concept from the world of automobile engineering, has proven its versatility and applicability to various technical businesses, including ours. We've seamlessly adopted it and found it to be incredibly valuable across all our projects.
Absolutely, we're not claiming to be perfect. In the real world, unexpected external factors can occasionally disrupt the project's flow, and misunderstandings can occur. However, we're committed to adapting and continually striving to enhance every aspect that falls within our control.
To make this commitment a reality, we employ what's known as the Extreme Programming (XP) framework. It encompasses various practices like unit testing, refactoring, and pair programming. Thanks to modern technologies, we've been able to implement these ideas without the need for everyone to literally sit in the same small room.
As a genuine agile development team, we understand the importance of flexibility. We might use various tools and approaches from our toolbox to assist our customers in reaching their goals. Sometimes, it's about cherry-picking the most convenient and valuable elements that suit the specific needs of the project we're designing and developing.
For us It's all about finding the right mix for success.