What Makes A Software Programmer a Professional? - CodeProject

Summary article written by Rob Kraft in
https://www.codeproject.com/Articles/5129182/What-Makes-A-Software-Programmer-a-Professional

• Use version control
• Back up everything off site
• Track the changes, fixes, and enhancements in each release
• Keep the source code related to each deployed version that is in use
• Keep a copy of your software in escrow
• Use automated builds
• Schedule builds
• Write regression unit tests
• Use a bug tracking system
• Use a system to track tasks and features being developed
• Keep customers informed about the progress of the software development
• Keep third party software used updated regularly
• Understand the security risks
• Ensure proper compliance with industry standards such as PCI, HIPAA, SOX, and PII
• Educate yourself continuously
• Invest in your development tools
• Properly license development tools and software