6. ENGINEERING PRACTICES

6.1 Development Standards

Implementation Assets:

• Template: Engineering Standards Kit
  • Code standards template
  • Review checklist
  • Branching strategy guide
  • Test coverage matrix

Enabling Assets:

• Guide: Development Standards Handbook
  • Implementation guidelines
  • Best practices
  • Quality metrics
  • Review procedures

Core Standards

1. Code Standards

   • Style guides
   • Architecture principles
   • Security requirements
   • Performance criteria

2. Version Control

   • Repository structure
   • Branch management
   • Merge procedures
   • Release process

6.2 CI/CD Implementation

Implementation Assets:

• Template: CI/CD Framework
  • Pipeline configuration
  • Environment setup
  • Deployment checklist
  • Monitoring dashboard

Enabling Assets:

• Guide: CI/CD Implementation Playbook
  • Setup procedures
  • Tool configuration
  • Security protocols
  • Maintenance guidelines

Pipeline Components

1. Continuous Integration

   • Build automation
   • Test automation
   • Code analysis
   • Security scanning

2. Continuous Deployment

   • Environment management
   • Release automation
   • Rollback procedures
   • Monitoring setup

6.3 Technical Debt Management

Implementation Assets:

• Template: Technical Debt Kit
  • Assessment matrix
  • Prioritization framework
  • Tracking dashboard
  • Resolution planner

Enabling Assets:

• Guide: Technical Debt Management
  • Identification techniques
  • Resolution strategies
  • Prevention methods
  • Measurement approach

Management Framework

1. Assessment

   • Debt identification
   • Impact analysis
   • Cost evaluation
   • Priority setting

2. Resolution

   • Planning approach
   • Implementation methods
   • Progress tracking
   • Success validation