. Often, in fact, the appropriate methods were known and even planned for but not used. When the schedule pressures grow, as they always do, software developers often panic and throw out all of their good intentions in mad scramble to meet the schedule. Unfortunately, this causes most software developers to immediately start coding and testing. Until they have used sound method and seen the benefits, many professionals will claim that there is no evidence that these method would really help them. In fact, there is plenty of evidence. As a dedicate professional, you must find the method that work best for you and then use them. Finding them can take a little effort, but the really challenging part is using them once you find them.