PHP UK 2023 - Queen Charlotte

Testing

Discover how to approach technical debt, improve code quality, and foster a respectful team environment in this PHP UK 2023 conference talk.

Key takeaways

PHP UK 2023 speaker notes on software development
- Systematically approaches technical debt by deciding between refactoring and not
- Encourages following testing habits and writing tests for every change
- Recommends documenting code and processes, and prioritizing comprehension
- Emphasizes importance of respect and open communication in the team
- Finds that respecting peers and not assuming knowledge is a valuable trait
- Discusses the concept of “ enlightened developer” and their role in improving code quality
- Encourages embracing complexity and using debugging tools and techniques
- Highlights the importance of code review and peer feedback
- Offers advice on how to handle legacy code and encourage refactoring
- Discusses the need for patience and understanding when dealing with sensitive or complex topics
- Recommends setting goals for improvement and tracking progress