Methodology for single person developer

[The Spartan]

With all the methodology and what not flying about I tend use just one that I call LGSD, Let's Get Sh*t Done. It's never failed me and continues to prove it's the best of the lot there are no books or seminars or gurus for that matter but I think that's why it works so effectively

 

[VectraMan]

Hack it and see? I think even 1-person teams - or some-times especially 1-person teams - still need structure and discipline.

My methodology is to get by without structure and discipline.

Seriously if you can't organise yourself in a way that you get the work done and deliver something that works, you obviously aren't very good in your "domain" and should probably look at a career change.

 

[lilelvis2000]

Hack it and see? I think even 1-person teams - or some-times especially 1-person teams - still need structure and discipline.

I use basecamp to keep track of tasks and give feedback ask questions etc.. But mostly, I just put my nose to the grindstone and get the work done ASAP. Being a freelancer, the faster I get work done (with quality) the sooner I get paid and the sooner I can start on the next job from the client.

 

[d000hg]

My methodology is to get by without structure and discipline.

Seriously if you can't organise yourself in a way that you get the work done and deliver something that works, you obviously aren't very good in your "domain" and should probably look at a career change.

I've heard the same thing said by people who leave a terrible mess behind.

Using unit tests and/or deciding on a methodology to follow is PART OF organising yourself.

 

[VectraMan]

I've heard the same thing said by people who leave a terrible mess behind.

And people who follow whatever the latest trendy methodology is can also leave a terrible mess behind. Not leaving a terrible mess behind is the most important part of being good at what you do.

Using unit tests and/or deciding on a methodology to follow is PART OF organising yourself.

Indeed, but you don't need to announce it to the world. If you're selling yourself as an expert you should know how to do the job and deliver things that actually work without needing someone to tell you to follow some process. That's what I do.

 

[vetran]

I think he is asking if any of you have your stuff together and what do you use to make yourself more efficient & saleable if there is no standard (UNIX's point).

Though so far it seems you don't and you are almost all just cowboys (LiveElvis did try to help) .

Sorry not my area but good luck.

 

[d000hg]

And people who follow whatever the latest trendy methodology is can also leave a terrible mess behind. Not leaving a terrible mess behind is the most important part of being good at what you do.



Indeed, but you don't need to announce it to the world. If you're selling yourself as an expert you should know how to do the job and deliver things that actually work without needing someone to tell you to follow some process. That's what I do.

As long as you do it in a way which leaves code someone else can pick up, documentation, proof the code works (other than your word) then fine. All I'm getting at is lots of people describe themselves as experts and get defensive when asked how they work... think they're too good to need such things... cowboys as someone else said.

 

[cojak]

I have a proven, repeatable approach for bringing order out of chaos.

But I'm not not laying it out here - clients have to pay for that kind of thing (queue NLDYUK...)

 

[eek]

I have a proven, repeatable approach for bringing order out of chaos.

But I'm not not laying it out here - clients have to pay for that kind of thing (queue NLDYUK...)

Spoilsport. I like chaos as chaos is entertainment and money...

 

[CheeseSlice]

With all the methodology and what not flying about I tend use just one that I call LGSD, Let's Get Sh*t Done. It's never failed me and continues to prove it's the best of the lot there are no books or seminars or gurus for that matter but I think that's why it works so effectively

Yep, all fads...

I'd also recommend JFDI, JDYJ.... and JDYFJ when you want to get personal about it