The Joel Test: 12 Steps to Better Code

The Joel Test: 12 Steps to Better Code

by Joel Spolsky

http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000043.html


Here is the test. The article lists the responses and the reasons why these point are important.

After reading this, I am sure Joel is a person that everybody will love to meet.

	The Joel Test 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?