Hi,
A link was forwarded to me the other day on “A developers Bill of Rights” and is available on Spoiled techie
It set me thinking of how much we score and not surprisingly we came out pretty well (over 85%…i know it implies there is scope for improvement, but then even perfection can be improved, so am not really complaining too much right now.)
Well, here is how we stack up
1. Every Programmer shall have a quiet working environment.
Almost Always
2. Every Programmer shall have the right to listen to music.
We provide free headphones so as to not be forced to listen to someone else music!
3. Every Programmer shall have a fast PC.
3 GHZ, 2 GB RAM, with atleast dualcore/core2 duo machines, MAcbooks, Macminis, we are better than most other companies.
4. Every Programmer has their choice of both Keyboard and Mouse.
Well as no one has any objections as yet, so i feel yes.
5. Every Programmer shall have a fast Internet connection.
This is an area where we have always upgraded but can always further improve.
6. Every Programmer shall have two or more monitors.
Yes. Since the very beginning we have done this!
7. Every Programmer shall have a high back comfortable chair.
We are giving Mid-high back chairs for all devs
8. Every programmer shall have access to the right tools.
We allow people to download and use any s/w tool they want.
9. Every programmer shall have the right to have admin access on the PC.
Almost all confirmed employees have all required access.
10. Every programmer shall be allowed to attend a developers conference once a year.
Some of the devs have been able to attend, but so far mainly marketing folks. So this is an area of improvement.
So maybe we can give ourselves a small pat on the back and plan ahead!!
