Teams Checklist

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Developing software as part of a team can be a real challenge, or a very rewarding experience. Here are some tips to make your team development experiences easier:

• Don’t be afraid to work with a team when it’s the only way to finish the project.

• Make sure the whole team agrees on the team structure.

• Track the progress of each team member to keep the team on target.

• Set aside time to handle the inevitable overhead of managing a team.

• Don’t use a heavyweight process for a small team.

• Use collaborative software wisely to help team members work together.

Whether you’re working as part of a team or strictly on your own, there are still some basic activities that have to take place as part of turning out high-quality software. One of these is creating documentation, which is the subject of the next chapter.

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