Measuring the effectiveness of your software developer(s) can be tricky even if you have a perfect set of Key Performance Indicators or KPI for software development. It’s a little like dealing with a serviceman where you put your trust in their abilities and knowledge, hoping that unnecessary replacement parts and labor time are not tacked on. So trust is an important factor, but not the only factor in this equation.
KPI for Software Development – Performance Indicators
If you have already arrived at that point where you are beginning to question effectiveness … chances are it’s a sign something is wrong. The challenge is that the performance risk indicators that caught your attention may not necessarily be the direct fault of your software developer(s). There are many potential sources from which issues can appear in the development process … and all need to be understood and evaluated.
From my personal experience, I would have to say the single most problematic issue is the requirements not being clearly understood and communicated from the beginning. In years past as an independent contractor, I used to joke that a job posting would say one thing, the recruiter would explain it as another, the client would explain it as still another and (as you’ve probably already guessed) when I actually went to do the job … it turned out to be something different than any of the initial descriptions. Suffice it to say, in such cases productivity is sidelined while defining the work becomes the priority.
Still Concerned?
If your responses to the KPI questions and ideas presented above are not satisfactory, consider working with another software developer. Or try outsourcing smaller projects to a web development company or another developer… evaluate each separately.
Effectiveness is critical to the livelihood of your business. You pay a premium for software development … your results should be exceptional!
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