What non-standard practices do your team do that you wish more did?
I'm really intrigued by the whole process of being a better, self reflective team - and in doing so, I'd be really keen to hear what different practices your team does - things that aren't necessarily standard across the industry - that you've found have been really helpful and you ultimately wish more tech teams did?
I feel like some people groan when they hear “pair programming” but I really do find it invaluable for knowledge sharing and making sure any member of the team can support many pieces of the system. It also helps devs get a clearer, shared unified vision of the direction of the code that they’re collaborating on and bought in to.
I don’t think it needs to be religiously followed, but it’s something we do a fair amount. It’s probably the best general practice that at least feels controversial.
Our team does a 10 minute meditation together after standup. Totally optional, of course. Seems like most people really enjoy it.