Enhancing Software Quality: The Fixit Initiative
We stopped roadmap work for a week and fixed 189 bugs 🔗
A week-long initiative called "fixit" allows software engineers to pause regular work to focus on resolving minor bugs and improving user experience. During this time, 40 engineers collaborated to fix 189 bugs, fostering team spirit and enhancing product quality. The structure includes a points system and a leaderboard to motivate participation. Despite some criticisms about pausing roadmap work, the benefits of improved product polish and team morale are evident. The fixit approach can be adapted for smaller teams, ensuring that even minor annoyances receive attention.
What is a fixit?
A fixit is a week-long event where software engineers stop regular work to focus solely on fixing minor bugs and improving the user experience.
How many bugs were fixed during the recent fixit?
During the recent fixit, 189 bugs were fixed by 40 participating engineers.
Why is there a points system in place during fixits?
The points system and leaderboard are designed to motivate engineers, create a sense of friendly competition, and enhance team spirit while addressing bugs.