Pitfalls In Software Development

At some time you have probably worked on a project that just doesn’t meet their timeline or because of cost factors. There are some classic pitfalls that software developers can’t seem to avoid.

Here are a few pitfalls that if avoided will help in developing a software within the deadlines and the given budget.

Lack of risk management

Each project comes with its own set of risks and problems. A project risk is a reason why the project could potentially fail. The idea is to keep these problems at a minimum level and have a plan in place to tackle these risks.

Lack of planning

There is a chance that even a well planned project goes off the track. So, imagine what will happen with that project which is not planned. It’s up to the team leader and project manager to plan things in a persuasive manner. Also, identify those areas where lack of coordination between team members.

Underestimating the project

There have been cases where underestimating a project has led to its complete collapse. Many times, the pressure of difficult project can affect the performance and speed of a team.

Right person for the right job

Building software is not an easy job. You need to get the right people for the right job. Asking the wrong person for software development task represents a risk. Get the right people in, who do the right jobs; otherwise they won’t be done well.

Manage the risk, plan well and get the right people. This is just a small cross section of some pitfalls of software development. Hopefully, you find these points useful.