Ways to Realistically Prioritize Code Quality for Engineering Teams

Explore effective strategies for prioritizing code quality in engineering teams during this 47-minute LeadDev Broadcast panel discussion. Gain insights from experienced engineering leaders on leveraging cross-team expertise to enhance overall codebase quality. Learn how to communicate the importance of code quality and its impact on organizational goals, teams, and individuals. Discover practical techniques for busy engineers to write understandable and maintainable code, including addressing code degradation, implementing incremental improvements, and increasing code coverage. Examine the balance between security and code quality, and understand how to incentivize code quality through team empowerment and long-term planning. Delve into real-world examples, such as Google's Code Health Team, to inspire and guide your organization's approach to maintaining a high-quality codebase.