Manifesto.
For us at Afiniti Global, success is defined by satisfied and delighted clients. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships grounded in trust and delivering exceptional value.
Development Practices Manifesto
Our manifesto not only reflects the core principles of Afiniti Global but also embodies the spirit of our team—dynamic, passionate, and motivated individuals who view their work here as more than just a job. Their enthusiasm and commitment translate into outstanding customer relationships and innovative solutions that we deliver.
Trust
We recognize the invaluable contribution of each position at Afiniti Global. Our recruitment process is meticulously designed to attract talented programmers who consistently demonstrate exceptional performance. Studies have shown that an outstanding programmer can be up to ten times more productive than an average one. Hence, our development processes are rooted in the belief that our team members are of the highest quality.
We have unwavering faith in our personnel acting in the best interests of Afiniti Global, our projects, and our clients.
Verification
Review by Management: Effective project management requires routine visibility into project status, enabling the selection of the best candidates and continuous review of development and design. General project documentation is essential for management reviews to ensure all aspects are properly accounted for.
Review by Peers: Regular peer reviews of code and design are crucial. These reviews help maintain high standards, foster the exchange of ideas and techniques across the organization, and promote individual growth and learning.
Review by Automation: Every piece of code should be testable. A standard testing framework simplifies code creation and verification, ensuring robustness and facilitating design upgrades as needed without introducing regression errors.
Quality Assurance (QA): It is essential that personnel outside the development team thoroughly test the project before client review. This independent verification helps identify issues and refine the product, ensuring it meets the highest standards.
Flexibility
We understand that our employees and projects are sophisticated and complex. Beyond essential practices like coding style and source management, the methodology should be tailored to the client and project. At the project’s onset, we determine whether a detailed design in advance or an iterative approach is more appropriate. Choosing the right method is crucial to avoid project failure.
The Right Balance
Our flexibility aims to find the right balance, essential for the successful completion of every project, often exceeding expectations. Practices for each project are chosen with the appropriate level of rigor to ensure success. Over-documentation can lead to missed deadlines, while insufficient documentation can hinder future maintenance efforts. We always select the simplest, most effective tools and techniques to ensure project success.
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” –Jim Rohn
Kaizen
“Kaizen means ongoing improvement involving everyone, without spending much money.” – Masaaki Imai
We strive to keep our development approach dynamic and continually improving. We encourage our developers to seek better methods and practices, regardless of the scale of change. At Afiniti Global, any new idea that aligns with our principles is tested on small projects and, if successful, adopted organization wide.
