Improve your development productivity by adopting this expert advice.
by Richard M. Marshall
February 21, 2001
hen AT&T assessed the performance of their engineering teams, they discovered that their top-ranking software developers were as much as 10 times more productive than their colleagues. There are several reasons behind this astounding range in performance. Besides intelligence and aptitude, of course, basic work patterns make a huge difference. I've tried to distill these patterns down into seven basic techniques that you can apply daily.
Before I describe each individually, it's worth remembering why you are reading this. You want to become a more efficient developer. To succeed, you need to strive for three key objectives:
Produce applications that better meet the needs of users
Introduce fewer defects
Spend more time enjoying your job
That last element may surprise you, but in a creative discipline like software development, there is no room for disgruntled drudges.
It's quick, easy and you get access to all the articles on DevX.
This registration/login is to allow you to read articles on devx.com. Already a member?
To become a member of DevX.com create your Member Profile by completing the form below. Membership is free!
hen AT&T assessed the performance of their engineering teams, they discovered that their top-ranking software developers were as much as 10 times more productive than their colleagues. There are several reasons behind this astounding range in performance. Besides intelligence and aptitude, of course, basic work patterns make a huge difference. I've tried to distill these patterns down into seven basic techniques that you can apply daily.
