Based on the zen of python - >>> import this
praise in public, criticise in private
functions should not be longer than your screen
if it's not green, don't push it
docstrings are not optional
branches stay open for maximum a week
the master branch is not a playground
self-approval is never as fun as approval by a partner
you know everything
everyone else knows nothing
ideas are for sharing
no code is sacred
Ideas on how to improve productivity in a software group, and how to generally make a pleasant team working environment. Taken from here:
Do you use source control?
Can you make a build in one step?
Do you make daily builds?
Do you have a bug database?
Do you fix bugs before writing new code?
Do you have an up-to-date schedule?
Do you have a spec?
Do programmers have quiet working conditions?
Do you use the best tools money can buy?
Do you have testers?
Do new candidates write code during their interview?
Do you do hallway usability testing?