概述
Custom software projects are long-term investments that benefit from discipline, transparency and continuous improvement. This page outlines proven best practices for sustainable development and delivery across the product lifecycle.
1. Start with Product Discovery
- Clarify goals, users and workflows
- Map constraints and integration needs
- Prototype critical paths before development
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2. Define Architecture Early
- Choose scalable patterns based on product complexity
- Design domain boundaries and ownership clearly
- Consider future features and technical flexibility
3. Bake in Quality from the Beginning
- Define a QA strategy covering unit, integration and performance testing
- Use CI/CD pipelines from MVP onwards
- Monitor errors, regressions and performance proactively
4. Keep Delivery Predictable
- Use sprints with defined cadence and demos
- Track velocity and roadmap progress
- Allocate time for tech debt and refactoring
5. Align Teams Around Outcomes
- Ensure shared product ownership
- Involve design, QA and stakeholders continuously
- Document decisions and changes to reduce knowledge gaps
6. Plan for Scale and Maintenance
- Design for observability and maintainability
- Use code reviews and documentation standards
- Avoid shortcuts that lead to brittle architecture
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