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Software Development Practices At Google

Posted by Zonk on from the free-soda dept.

prostoalex writes "It's widely known that Google allows its engineers to spend 20% of paid work time on personal projects (that are nevertheless considered property of the company). But how does the practice actually work? Joe Beda provides a helpful insight in his blog, pointing out other interesting software development practices at Google. The code database is open for everyone, the snippets and pieces are documented and one is encouraged to re-use existing code. The intranet is transparent to the max and the company accepts the fact that there's more than way to accomplish something, so a better method is always welcomed. Interesting to note that just like Hawaiian shirt days in Office Space, the 20% per projects are "actively encouraged" - Joe suspects his review ratings might slip if he doesn't have one soon."

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  1. Typo :) by mookie85 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    "that there's more than one way to accomplish"

  2. Joe Beda? Explains a lot! by the+grace+of+R'hllor · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Hey, this Joe Beda sure worked on a lot of products:
    Google Groups Beda
    Image Search Beda
    Google Local Beda
    Google News Beda
    Google Catalogs Beda
    etc...

    Maybe they should fucking hire a guy named "Released".
    (Beda, Beta; you say tomato, I saw tomato)