In this episode Matthew and Federico again take from there experience of working on the MVC project and this time talk about last minute changes.

  • Why last minute changes happen?
    • High priority bug found late in the cycle.
    • Design change from customer feedback.
    • Stake holders disagree with a design decision.
  • How to tackle it?
    • Extend the date
    • Cut corners
    • Cut features
    • More resources
    • Be creative with the resources you have.
  • How to prevent them?
    • Build buffer into your planning.
    • Reach out to as many people as you can early and often.
    • Figure out the requirements and processes of your dependencies.
    • Build trust within your team.

 

 

Direct download: CodingQAEpisode32.mp3
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