How to Manage Code Quality

Code quality is as essential as having software that is functional.
Ensuring quality is important because it affects the overall condition of the software project.
It is the measure of the safety, security, and reliability of the code. To improve the quality of your code, one must follow certain measures such as:

1. Make Use Of The Applicable Coding Standards

It is highly recommended for everyone desiring to develop a high-quality code to use coding standards. Using a coding standard makes it more readable and ensures consistency. Coding standards can be documented and shared with the whole team at the start of a project.

Few coding standards are recommended by us.
Limited use of global
Naming conventions for files, packages, local and global variables, constants, and functions
Proper and consistent Indentation etc.


2. Timely Analysis Of Code

The development team needs to analyze the code at pre-decided frequencies such as at a particular day in the week, at every release, at every merge, or at every sprint. It helps in saving time later when errors could add up, creating a spiral of dependencies.

3. Following Best Practices Of Code Review

Code review should be timely and process-driven, rather than sporadic activity. Make code reviewing regular and consistent. What to review and when to review should be clear within the team and in fact code review should be taken as an opportunity for mentorship and collaboration.

4. Refactoring The Code

It helps in cleaning up a legacy code and reduces its complexity. That being said, refactoring changes have to be taken with caution. There should not be too much refactoring because it may lead to leaks quickly as refactored code is often reviewed with less attention.

Since there are numerous loose ends that need to be managed to maintain quality, a tool like Codegrip can help automate the building and deployment of the code

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