Development Standard Operating Procedure
Focus Areas
1. Quality
○ Follow coding best practices and industry standards.
○ Ensure code is clean, maintainable, and well-documented.
○ Conduct thorough testing before deployment.
2. Accountability
○ Take full responsibility for assigned tasks.
○ Ensure deadlines are met and issues are communicated promptly.
3. Ownership
○ Understand the complete scope of the project and the impact of your
contributions.
○ Ensure code is scalable, reusable, and easy to integrate with other modules.
4. Communication
○ Provide regular updates on progress and challenges.
○ Be transparent about delays and roadblocks.
Implementation Process
When a Requirement is Given Along with the Design
1. Analyze the Requirement
○ Understand the scope, dependencies, and expected outcomes.
○ Clarify any ambiguities with the project manager or your senior.
2. Plan the Implementation
○ Break down the requirement into smaller tasks.
○ Identify necessary tools, libraries, and technologies.
3. Code Development
○ Follow best practices (discussed below).
○ Implement modular and reusable code.
4. Self-QA & Testing
○ Conduct unit testing and functional testing (if required).
○ Use debugging tools to verify the logic.
5. Code Review & Merge
○ Create a pull request and get it reviewed by peers.
○ Make required changes based on feedback.
Bare Minimum Best Practices While Writing Any Code
1. Consistency
○ Maintain consistent coding styles across the project.
○ Follow file, folder naming conventions and structure.
2. DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
○ Reuse existing functions and components wherever possible.
○ Extract reusable logic into utilities or helper functions.
3. Code Documentation
○ Use comments(functional comments) to explain complex logic.
○ Maintain proper README files for reference.
4. Performance Optimization
○ Avoid unnecessary computations and memory leaks.
○ Optimize database queries and API calls.
Quality Assurance in Development
● Write unit tests using Jest, Mocha, or similar frameworks.
● Perform integration tests to validate module interactions.
● Conduct peer code reviews before merging.
● Use linters and formatters to enforce coding standards.
Quality Assurance After Staging Deployment
● Perform smoke tests to ensure core functionality is intact.
● Conduct regression testing to verify no previous features are broken.
● Gather feedback from project manager and resolve any reported issues.
● Conduct security and performance testing if applicable.
When is a Task Considered Completed?
● Code is fully implemented as per the requirement.
● Passes all test cases and QA validations. (if required).
● Peer review feedback is addressed.
● Successfully merged into the main branch.
● Deployed and verified on staging.
● Documentation is updated (if required).
How to Communicate the Progress of a Task
1. Daily Standups
○ Provide a quick update on progress and blockers.
2. Task Status Updates
○ Update the task status in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, ClickUp,
Huly, Slack).
○ Mark tasks as "In Progress," "In Review," "Blocked," or "Completed."
3. Regular Check-ins
○ Communicate delays or challenges proactively.
○ Provide estimated timelines for completion.
Coding best practices and industry standards
1. Code Readability & Maintainability
Write Clean Code:
● Follow consistent naming conventions (e.g., camelCase for variables, PascalCase
for components/classes, UPPER_SNAKE_CASE for constants).
● Use meaningful names for variables, functions, and classes.
● Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and single-letter variables (except for loop counters).
Code Formatting & Linting:
● Use code formatters like Prettier (JavaScript/TypeScript) and Black (Python).
● Enforce linting with tools like ESLint, TSLint.
● Maintain proper indentation and line breaks for readability.
Keep Functions & Files Small:
● A function should do one thing only (Single Responsibility Principle - SRP).
● A file/module should not exceed 200–300 lines if possible.
Use Comments Wisely:
● Write comments only when necessary (code should be self-explanatory).
● Use JSDoc or Docstrings for function documentation.
● Avoid inline comments unless explaining non-obvious logic.
2. Version Control & Collaboration
Use Git Effectively:
● Commit small and atomic changes with meaningful messages.
Use conventional commit messages, e.g.:
feat: add user authentication
fix: resolve login issue
refactor: improve performance of search function
● Review code via pull requests (PRs) before merging.
Write Good Documentation:
● Maintain a clear README.md for repositories.
● Provide API documentation.
3. Performance Optimization
Efficient Algorithms & Data Structures:
● Avoid unnecessary loops and nested conditions.
● Use hashmaps/sets for quick lookups instead of array searches.
● Choose the right data structure for the task.
Optimize Database Queries:
● Use indexes for faster lookups.
● Use caching (Redis, Memcached) for frequently accessed data.
Reduce Unnecessary Re-renders in React:
● Use memoization (React.memo, useMemo, useCallback).
● Keep state minimal and colocated (don’t store derived data in state).
● Prefer keyed lists with unique key props.
Code Splitting & Lazy Loading:
● Load components on demand in React (React.lazy, Suspense).
● Use dynamic imports in Node.js (import() instead of require() for modules).
4. Security Best Practices
Validate & Sanitize Input:
● Use AJV (for JSON validation) and express-validator or Zod for backend validation.
● Prevent SQL Injection by using parameterized queries.
● Use Helmet.js to secure Express.js apps.
Avoid Hardcoding Secrets:
● Use dotenv for environment variables.
● Store secrets in AWS Secrets Manager, Vault, or environment variables.
Authentication & Authorization:
● Use OAuth2, JWT, or Session-based authentication.
● Implement RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) for user permissions.
Secure Dependencies:
● Regularly update dependencies (npm audit fix, yarn upgrade).
● Use tools like Snyk, Dependabot to monitor vulnerabilities.
5. Scalability & System Design
Use Microservices (When Needed):
● Follow domain-driven design (DDD) to separate concerns.
● Use event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for asynchronous processing.
Optimize API Performance:
● Implement rate limiting (e.g., express-rate-limit).
● Use GraphQL for efficient data fetching where applicable.
Monitor & Log Errors:
● Use Winston, Log dna Pino, or Bunyan for structured logging.
● Monitor apps with Prometheus, Datadog, or New Relic.
