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Code quality standards framework

Establish comprehensive code quality standards and enforcement mechanisms

Create a robust code quality framework that defines standards, implements automated checks, and fosters a culture of excellence in software development.

90 minutes
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Overview

Create a robust code quality framework that defines standards, implements automated checks, and fosters a culture of excellence in software development.

Learning objectives

  • Define coding standards and guidelines
  • Implement automated quality gates
  • Create review processes
  • Establish quality metrics

Instructions

Build code quality framework:

1. Audit current code quality 2. Define standards and guidelines 3. Implement automated checks 4. Create review processes 5. Set up quality dashboards

Steps

1

Quality audit

20 minutes

Assess current code quality state

2

Standards definition

25 minutes

Create coding standards and guidelines

3

Automation setup

25 minutes

Implement linters and quality gates

4

Review process

15 minutes

Design code review workflow

5

Metrics dashboard

5 minutes

Create quality tracking system

Pro tips

  • Start with team consensus on standards
  • Automate as much as possible
  • Make quality visible to all
  • Focus on gradual improvement

Example outcome

Comprehensive code quality framework with automated checks catching 80% of issues, reducing defect rate by 60%, and improving code maintainability scores.

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