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Discussion on: What The #1 Thing That Affects Software Quality In Your Opinion?

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Roman Mikhailov • Edited

Indifference. (as in negative contributor to quality)

If the developer does not care for the code, no amount of communication, documentation, time, or even experience will solve it. Indifference is an outcome of toxic, political, and bad management environments. Teams/Companies that value input from VIPs instead of the subject matter experts. In a long run they end up with nightmare code, low skill, high burnout, and constant maintenance lifestyle.