Being successful in the software industry is no easy job whether you are developing software alone or in groups. If you are doing it with a team then the first thing that needs to be made sure is that it is very productive. What it will do is allow you to stay focused on your goal which in turn would reflect on your eventual result. Planning and preparation are the two essential P’s of a work day in the software industry and reputed companies like Softarex follow this principle religiously. However, there are a few other tips as well which could result in more efficient software development. They are as follows:
A smooth, soothing and free flowing work environment
Having a distraction free work environment is a must for producing the finished deliverables in a timely manner. So always be remindful of virtually shutting out the internet world by opting out of marketing mails in your work inbox, turning off all social media notifications while on office and even go on to block some of the tempting internet websites so that your concentration levels remain intact. Again, another good way of staying aloof from the external atmosphere is by wearing headphones and just be within oneself.
Prioritizing your work
Prioritizing your work is a great way to leverage one’s output. In fact, organizing your priorities can benefit you in more ways than one. One of the best ways of setting priorities is to set the major priorities before leaving for work the night before. This would not only allow you to enter into your work the very next morning with a much more focused mindset but also with an uncluttered mind.
Understanding that the process is equally and sometimes more important than results when evaluated in the long run
The process is extremely important and bears a lot of significance. So even before you put your hands on the keyboard to kick-start your work plan in mind how you want to go about the business at hand. There are many programmers across the globe who spend hours in front of the whiteboard before even they begin typing and the process does pay a lot of dividences.
Timing the balance between work and leisure to perfection
Taking both physical as well as a mental break is a must. Although ‘Crunch Time’ is an inevitable part of the tech industry it takes a heavy toll on one’s brain. So it is of utmost importance that a harmonious balance is maintained between work and leisure time. It is of equal importance to take physical breaks as well and make sure you stand up to stretch at your desk every now and then.
Try out Agile Development
Trying out Agile Development is a good alternative too. It is a parasol term and an incremental and frequentative process involving popular methodologies like Scrum, Crystal and Lean Development. It owes it origin from first-hand tech professionals who had first-hand experienced the challenges and limitations of traditional management. It helps team maintain focus and create a constantly evolving technical landscape by offering a lightweight framework.
Having a conducive work environment along with choosing to spend time on one’s own development as a software developer together with a flexible, on task and focused team can certainly do wonders in increasing efficiency in software development.
