The zero bug policy: in practice

📰 Dev.to · Justus Romijn

Learn how to implement a zero-bug-policy in practice and improve your team's coding standards

intermediate Published 21 Mar 2022

Action Steps

Implement a strict testing regime using tools like Jest or Pytest to catch bugs early
Configure code review processes to ensure all code is reviewed before merge
Use linters and formatters like ESLint or Prettier to enforce coding standards
Test and validate user stories and requirements before starting development
Apply a 'fix bugs first' policy to prioritize bug fixing over new feature development

Who Needs to Know This

Software engineers and team leads can benefit from this approach to reduce bugs and improve code quality

Key Insight

💡 A zero-bug-policy requires a cultural shift and strict processes to ensure high-quality code

Key Takeaways

Learn how to implement a zero-bug-policy in practice and improve your team's coding standards

This is a follow up to my original post about implementing a zero-bug-policy. With my team at...