BrainRocket: A list of common myths about software development

Limassol-based BrainRocket is one of the island’s fastest-growing IT companies, developing and delivering products to dozens of countries with the help of its 600-member-strong (and counting) “BROforce”.

Here, it presents a list of common myths and misconceptions about software development, which it says are in abundance in the IT industry. “This is even more true nowadays, as technology has become so important that we often forget about the developers and teams behind it. These exist throughout management, the education system, industry and even software development teams themselves,” says the company.

BrainRocket’s list of common myths about software development:

Development is a one-person job: This idea is very common and it sets unrealistic expectations for developers, leading to overworked staff. In reality, software development is a team sport and requires collaboration and communication among developers, designers, and project managers.

More code means better software: Some people believe that adding more code to a project automatically makes it better. However, this is not true, as more code can make the project more complex and harder to maintain.

Testing is a waste of time: The testing of software is often seen as lacking importance so it’s done quickly or skipped completely. This is a dangerous myth as testing is key for finding and fixing bugs, and ensuring the software is working well.

Women can only play a small role in IT: Although the IT world is made up of mostly men, like in every other sector, there is always a place for women to establish IT companies and take up leadership positions. A good example is Judith Faulkner who founded one of the largest tech companies in healthcare, called Epic Systems in the 70s.

Agile development means no planning: Agile development is often seen as a more flexible approach to software development. This does not mean that planning is not needed. Planning needs to be done in shorter, more iterative cycles to allow for flexibility and adaptation.

According to BrainRocket’s LinkedIn profile: “We develop products and deliver them to users in dozens of countries. Our main asset is great people with unique experiences that grow with the company. The BROforce already includes 600 bright minds creating brave ideas and products. Our goal is to make Cyprus a central South-Eastern Europe software hub.”

https://www.brainrocket.com/