Write tests.

Wat I most want when I take over a project is a good set of automated tests. By good, I mean:

• They all run,
• They are clearly written,
• They convey both they why and the what, and
• They are more or less comprehensive.

I like tests better than regular docs because a computer can verify that they still apply. Basically, tests are executable documentation.

On top of that, I'd like a 1-3 page document on the system architecture, plus a well-organized and well-named code base.

Write tests.

What I most want when I take over a project is a good set of automated tests. By good, I mean:

• They all run,
• They are clearly written,
• They convey both they why and the what, and
• They are more or less comprehensive.

I like tests better than regular docs because a computer can verify that they still apply. Basically, tests are executable documentation.

On top of that, I'd like a 1-3 page document on the system architecture, plus a well-organized and well-named code base.