Software Craftsmanship

Software craftsmanship is an approach to software development that emphasises code quality and the technical skill of developers. It positions itself as a response to recurring industry ills and to outsourcing trends that prioritise financial concerns over developer responsibility.

The movement champions the craft side of development: per the software craftsmanship manifesto, it isn't enough for software to be functional — it must also be well designed.

The core idea is to guarantee the reliability and maintainability of applications — hence the importance of professionals who can design software in line with quality standards.

Software craftsmanship and agility are complementary: where agility focuses on flexible delivery cycles, software craftsmanship focuses on how the code itself is designed and written.