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Learn how to successfully implement a zero-bug policy in software development through this 54-minute conference talk that shares a practical experience report from a Norwegian start-up's journey in 2024. Discover the transformation from daily firefighting of bug reports to achieving the milestone of fixing the last open bug and experiencing the joy of development with zero open bugs. Explore why zero-bug policies matter for preventing wasted time, improving team morale, avoiding soul-destroying meetings, making development predictable, and maintaining customer trust. Understand the practical implementation aspects including introducing the concept to your team, navigating team dynamics when agreeing to try the approach, addressing common objections and risks, and overcoming various implementation challenges. Gain insights into why fixing almost all bugs is worth the effort and learn which specific bugs you can safely ignore while maintaining the policy's effectiveness.
