Untested Software Anti pattern

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Untested software is an anti pattern that is due to a project that is behind schedule.

A decision to proceed with the delivery to demonstrate progress of a project over the proper testing.

This will typically ensure

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Background

• Project Behind Schedule
• Out-Sourced Development for part of the Project

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The Story

In an effort to deliver on time Out-Sourced team does not deliver their project until code complete.

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The Rub

• The project is months late
• There is a candidate release and testing is looking great
• Plans are made for this to be the release

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The Decision

• A critical bug is found
• A critical decision must be made
• Do we fix the bug for this release or create a patch for the customer
• It looks bad to ship a software product and days later require your customers to patch your product
• However, it will take a full day to rebuild and several more to retest everything

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Lessons Learned

Best Practice	Description
Software Quality Assurance	QA monitors the software testing and ensuring testing process are followed. Ensures problems are found and fixed Monitors and improves the process Ensures software quality Software Quality Assurance

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Links

How to fix - Untested Software

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Future SCM

SCM Tools have evolved from simple checkin and checkout tools to fully encompassing ALM products.

In addition to source code control, these tools now encapsulate change control, software builds, project management, item/defect tracking, and fully automated testing capabilities.

What direction will SCM take in the future?

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